Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 7:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 7:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 7:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, God is telling David that He chose him to be the leader of Israel, even though David started as a shepherd taking care of sheep. It shows that God can choose anyone, no matter how small their beginning, to do great things.

2 Samuel 7:8: Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: [from following: Heb. from after]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 7:8 as the Israelites request a king to lead them, rejecting God's direct leadership, while 2 Samuel 7:8 emphasizes God choosing David, a man after His own heart, to lead.

1 Samuel 8:5: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

This verse contradicts 2 Samuel 7:8 by stating that God gave the Israelites a king in His anger, suggesting disapproval of kingship, whereas 2 Samuel 7:8 portrays God appointing David as a positive, chosen leader.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
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