Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 7:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 7:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 7:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, God is telling King David that his family and kingdom will last forever, and his royal chair will be strong for all time. Christians believe this promise means that Jesus, who is from David's family, will be the king forever.

2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11

This verse mentions God's decision to tear the kingdom away from Solomon, suggesting a conditional aspect to the enduring nature of the throne described in 2 Samuel 7:16.

1 Kings 11:11: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]

Contradiction with Psalm 89:38-39

These verses talk about God rejecting and being wrathful, and breaking the covenant, which contradicts the idea of an everlasting kingdom promised in 2 Samuel 7:16.

Psalm 89:38-39: But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:30

This verse declares that no descendant of Jehoiachin will prosper on the throne of David, challenging the promise of an everlasting dynasty in 2 Samuel 7:16.

Jeremiah 22:30: Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man [that] shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah.

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:20

This verse speaks about God forgetting and forsaking, seeming contradictory to the eternal promise in 2 Samuel 7:16.

Lamentations 5:20: Wherefore dost thou forget us for ever, [and] forsake us so long time? [so...: Heb. for length of days?]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or inconsistency with this verse arises from the fact that it promises a kingdom that will last forever. However, historically, the kingdom of Israel eventually fell, and the lineage of David did not continue to reign in a direct, unbroken line. This can be seen as conflicting with the promise if taken literally.

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