Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 5:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 5:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 5:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, David lived in a strong place and named it the City of David. He made it even better by building all around it to make it safe and special.

2 Samuel 5:9: So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 11:7

1 Chronicles 11:7 states "And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David." This is similar to 2 Samuel 5:9 and does not provide a contradiction.

1 Chronicles 11:7: And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. [it: that is, Zion]
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