Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, when the Philistines found out that David had become the king of Israel, they wanted to go after him. But David learned about this and went to a safe place.

2 Samuel 5:17: But when the Philistines heard that they had anointed David king over Israel, all the Philistines came up to seek David; and David heard [of it], and went down to the hold.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:6

This verse, which mentions the death of Saul and his sons, contradicts 2 Samuel 5:17 where the Philistines seek David, a scenario dependent on Saul’s defeat at Gilboa.

1 Samuel 31:6: So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 2:4

Contradicts 2 Samuel 5:17 as it indicates David was already king over Judah much earlier and suggests stability before the Philistine threat later presented.

2 Samuel 2:4: And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, [That] the men of Jabeshgilead [were they] that buried Saul.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 11:2

David was recognized as king by all Israel earlier, which contradicts the Philistines' perception of him as newly anointed as in 2 Samuel 5:17.

1 Chronicles 11:2: And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou [wast] he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. [in time...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day] [feed: or, rule]
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