Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 6:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 6:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 6:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that King David brought a special box called the Ark, which was very important to God, to a special tent he set up for it. David then gave gifts to God to show love and thanks.

2 Samuel 6:17: And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. [pitched: Heb. stretched]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:27

This verse questions whether God can truly dwell on the earth, contrasting with 2 Samuel 6:17 where the ark of the Lord is placed in a tent as if God dwells there.

1 Kings 8:27: But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?

Contradiction with Acts 7:48-49

These verses claim that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, which contradicts the idea in 2 Samuel 6:17 that God is represented by the ark in a physical location.

Acts 7:48-49: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,

Contradiction with Isaiah 66:1

This verse declares that heaven is God's throne and the earth is His footstool, suggesting His presence is not confined to an earthly dwelling as implied in 2 Samuel 6:17.

Isaiah 66:1: Thus saith the LORD, The heaven [is] my throne, and the earth [is] my footstool: where [is] the house that ye build unto me? and where [is] the place of my rest?

Contradiction with John 4:24

States that God is Spirit, implying worship should not be tied to a specific location as the tent in 2 Samuel 6:17 suggests.

John 4:24: God [is] a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship [him] in spirit and in truth.
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