Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 6:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 6:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 6:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, this verse tells us that a leader named David shared a yummy meal with everyone, giving bread, meat, and juice to all the people, including both women and men, before they went back to their homes happy. It shows us that David wanted to celebrate and make sure everyone was included and cared for.

2 Samuel 6:19: And he dealt among all the people, [even] among the whole multitude of Israel, as well to the women as men, to every one a cake of bread, and a good piece [of flesh], and a flagon [of wine]. So all the people departed every one to his house.

Contradiction with Matthew 14:19

Contradicts by describing a miraculous distribution of food by Jesus, unlike David's distribution rooted in royal generosity.

Matthew 14:19: And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to [his] disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

Contradiction with John 6:11

Contradicts by illustrating Jesus feeding a multitude with loaves and fishes, while 2 Samuel 6:19 describes a feast given by a king to celebrate religious sentiments, not as an act of miracle.

John 6:11: And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.

Contradiction with Exodus 16:4

Contradicts by portraying God providing manna from heaven, differing from the human-initiated distribution described in 2 Samuel 6:19.

Exodus 16:4: Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. [a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 17:16

Contradicts with the continual supernatural provision of flour and oil, as opposed to the one-time human-organized provision by King David.

1 Kings 17:16: [And] the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Elijah. [by: Heb. by the hand of]

Paradox #1

A potential contradiction or conflict in this verse could be the discrepancy between the act of distributing food to everyone and the broader context of economic or social inequalities that might have existed at the time. While the verse shows a moment of generosity and sharing, it might contrast with other parts of life or scripture where wealth and resources are not shared equally or where some groups or individuals are favored over others. This could highlight tensions between generous acts and ongoing social injustices.

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