Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 7:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 7:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 7:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Samuel, God is telling David that God has planned something very special for him and his family that will last a long time. This promise is so amazing that it is not something humans would normally do.

2 Samuel 7:19: And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And [is] this the manner of man, O Lord GOD? [manner: Heb. law]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:11

Expresses God's regret for making Saul king, contrasting with the assurance given in 2 Samuel 7:19.

1 Samuel 15:11: It repenteth me that I have set up Saul [to be] king: for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And it grieved Samuel; and he cried unto the LORD all night.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:9-10

Indicates that God's promises are conditional, based on the actions of nations or people, which seems in opposition to the unconditional promise in 2 Samuel 7:19.

Jeremiah 18:9-10: And [at what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to build and to plant [it];

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11

Here, God decides to tear the kingdom away from Solomon due to disobedience, contrasting the everlasting promise of a kingdom in 2 Samuel 7:19.

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

Talks about God rejecting and being angry with the anointed one, which seems to clash with the promise of steadfast support in 2 Samuel 7:19.

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

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:7-9

Refers to the establishment of a new covenant because of faults in the first, which contrasts with the eternal aspect of the covenant mentioned in 2 Samuel 7:19.

Hebrews 8:7-9: For if that first [covenant] had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:43

Jesus speaks of the kingdom of God being taken away and given to others, which may seem at odds with the enduring promise of the kingdom to David's line in 2 Samuel 7:19.

Matthew 21:43: Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.
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