Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 9:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 2 Samuel 9:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 2 Samuel 9:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Mephibosheth was a kind man who had a son named Micha, and many people who lived with them helped Mephibosheth by working for him. This shows that even though Mephibosheth needed help, he had a family and people around him who cared for him.

2 Samuel 9:12: And Mephibosheth had a young son, whose name [was] Micha. And all that dwelt in the house of Ziba [were] servants unto Mephibosheth.

Contradiction with Genesis 17:7

Claims God's covenant is everlasting with Abraham's descendants, contradicting the singular covenant narrative in 2 Samuel 9:12.

Genesis 17:7: And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:7

States God won't clear the guilty but visits iniquity on generations, contrasting with the blessing in 2 Samuel 9:12.

Exodus 34:7: Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that will by no means clear [the guilty]; visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, and upon the children's children, unto the third and to the fourth [generation].

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 8:34

Lists Jonathan's lineage differently than 2 Samuel 9:12.

1 Chronicles 8:34: And the son of Jonathan [was] Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat Micah. [Meribbaal: or, Mephibosheth]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:17

Promises David's throne will have successors, which can contrast with the specific lineage focus on Jonathan's son in 2 Samuel 9:12.

Jeremiah 33:17: For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; [David...: Heb. There shall not be cut off from David]

Contradiction with Galatians 3:16

Refers to the promise to Abraham's seed as singular (Christ), conflicting with the generational lineage focus of 2 Samuel 9:12.

Galatians 3:16: Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.
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