Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 7:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 7:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 7:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God spoke to Nathan one night with an important message. This means God wanted to tell Nathan something special to share with others.

2 Samuel 7:4: And it came to pass that night, that the word of the LORD came unto Nathan, saying,

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:3

This verse explains that David was not allowed to build a house for the Lord because he had shed blood, which contrasts with the narrative of 2 Samuel 7:4 where David initially intends to build the temple without such restriction.

1 Chronicles 28:3: But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou [hast been] a man of war, and hast shed blood. [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 5:3-5

These verses describe Solomon as the one chosen to build the temple because of a time of peace, contrasting with 2 Samuel 7:4 where the narrative does not initially mention Solomon's role.

1 Kings 5:3-5: Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 22:7-8

David acknowledges that he is not to build the temple because of his history as a warrior, contrasting with 2 Samuel 7:4 where David's intentions are not immediately challenged.

1 Chronicles 22:7-8: And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:
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