Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 6:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 6:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 6:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 2 Samuel, when David came home to share happiness with his family, Michal, his wife, was upset and teased him for dancing and celebrating in a way that she thought was not king-like. She thought he acted silly and embarrassed himself in front of others.

2 Samuel 6:20: Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! [shamelessly: or, openly]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:14

Contradicts with 2 Samuel 6:20, which questions David's honor in dancing, while 2 Samuel 6:14 portrays David's dancing as an act of worship and celebration.

2 Samuel 6:14: And David danced before the LORD with all [his] might; and David [was] girded with a linen ephod.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 15:27

Michael's disdain for David in 2 Samuel 6:20 suggests impropriety, yet 1 Chronicles 15:27 describes him in fine attire, indicating reverence and dignity.

1 Chronicles 15:27: And David [was] clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bare the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singers: David also [had] upon him an ephod of linen. [song: or, carriage]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:21-22

2 Samuel 6:20 criticizes David's actions, whereas verses 21-22 have David defending his actions as honorable before God.

2 Samuel 6:21-22: And David said unto Michal, [It was] before the LORD, which chose me before thy father, and before all his house, to appoint me ruler over the people of the LORD, over Israel: therefore will I play before the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 18:28

This verse highlights Michal's genuine love and support for David, contradicting her contempt in 2 Samuel 6:20.

1 Samuel 18:28: And Saul saw and knew that the LORD [was] with David, and [that] Michal Saul's daughter loved him.

Paradox #1

One possible theological inconsistency in this context could be the conflicting views on religious expression and worship. In the story surrounding this verse, there's a disagreement between David and Michal about how to appropriately express joy and reverence in a religious setting. David's public dance could seem inconsistent with more traditional or reserved forms of worship, leading to differing interpretations of what is considered respectful or appropriate in worshiping God.

Paradox #2

The moral conflict in this verse could be about the criticism of expressing genuine joy and worship. While David was celebrating with enthusiasm and sincerity, his wife, Michal, disapproved of his actions, showing a clash between personal expression of faith and societal or familial expectations. This can highlight a tension between religious devotion and social norms.

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