Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 8:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 8:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 8:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about people who had special jobs for King David. Zadok and Ahimelech were in charge of helping people worship God, and Seraiah wrote important things down for the king.

2 Samuel 8:17: And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Ahimelech the son of Abiathar, [were] the priests; and Seraiah [was] the scribe; [scribe: or, secretary]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 18:16

This verse presents a different name for Ahimelech, calling him Abimelech, which contradicts the name given in 2 Samuel 8:17.

1 Chronicles 18:16: And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, [were] the priests; and Shavsha was scribe; [Abimelech: also called, Ahimelech] [Shavsha: also called Seraiah or Shisha]

Paradox #1

In 2 Samuel 8:17, there is a potential inconsistency with the names of priests compared to other parts of the Bible. This verse mentions Ahimelech as the son of Abiathar, whereas in other places, such as in 1 Samuel 22:20-23 and 1 Kings 2:26, Abiathar is described as the son of Ahimelech. This could be a reversal or a copying error in the text.

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