Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 6:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 6:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 6:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Michal, who was King Saul's daughter, never had any children for her whole life because she did something that upset God. This story teaches that actions have consequences, even if they seem small.

2 Samuel 6:23: Therefore Michal the daughter of Saul had no child unto the day of her death.

Contradiction with Isaiah 54:1

Claims barren women will have more children than those with husbands, contradicting the judgment of barrenness in 2 Samuel 6:23.

Isaiah 54:1: Sing, O barren, thou [that] didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou [that] didst not travail with child: for more [are] the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 113:9

States that God makes the barren woman a joyful mother of children, opposing the fate of Michal in 2 Samuel 6:23.

Psalm 113:9: He maketh the barren woman to keep house, [and to be] a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. [to keep...: Heb. to dwell in an house]

Contradiction with Genesis 21:1-2

Describes God enabling Sarah to conceive in old age, contradicting the permanent barrenness mentioned in 2 Samuel 6:23.

Genesis 21:1-2: And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken.

Contradiction with Luke 1:36-37

Tells of Elizabeth conceiving in old age, challenging the notion of irreversible barrenness suggested in 2 Samuel 6:23.

Luke 1:36-37: And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

Paradox #1

Some people see a contradiction between this verse and earlier mentions of Michal having children in 2 Samuel 21:8. The issue arises because one verse suggests she had no children, while another mentions sons being born. This could be a matter of textual confusion or differing interpretations.

Paradox #2

The potential contradiction involves Michal, the daughter of Saul, having no children. In another part of the Bible, it is suggested that Michal might have had children, leading to confusion about her having no offspring. This creates an inconsistency in the accounts of whether or not she had children.

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