Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, David was able to capture a strong city called Zion, which then became known as the City of David. This shows David's bravery and how he made the city an important place for his people.

2 Samuel 5:7: Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same [is] the city of David.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:4-5

These verses emphasize David’s obedience to God, except in the matter of Uriah, while 2 Samuel 5:7 records his conquest of Jerusalem through warfare, raising ethical and historical questions.

1 Kings 15:4-5: Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: [lamp: or, candle]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 11:4-5

This narrative describes the same event but with slight differences in details and sequence, presenting a textual variation when compared to 2 Samuel 5:7.

1 Chronicles 11:4-5: And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which [is] Jebus; where the Jebusites [were], the inhabitants of the land.

Contradiction with Joshua 15:63

States that the children of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem, yet 2 Samuel 5:7 describes David successfully capturing it, showing a discrepancy in the accounts of conquest.

Joshua 15:63: As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.

Contradiction with Judges 1:21

Claims the Benjamites did not drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem, contrasting with 2 Samuel 5:7 where David captures the city, highlighting different tribal narratives or timelines.

Judges 1:21: And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day.

Contradiction with Psalm 132:13-14

Describes Zion as God's chosen dwelling, which contrasts with the militaristic capture of Jerusalem in 2 Samuel 5:7, implying divine selection versus human conquest.

Psalm 132:13-14: For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired [it] for his habitation.
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