Contradictions and Paradoxes in 2 Samuel 9:9

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

According to the author of the book of 2 Samuel, God shows us how important kindness is by telling the story of a king who took care of someone from a former king's family. The king gave back everything that belonged to the former king's family to show love and loyalty.

2 Samuel 9:9: Then the king called to Ziba, Saul's servant, and said unto him, I have given unto thy master's son all that pertained to Saul and to all his house.

Contradiction with Genesis 48:22

Jacob gives an extra portion of land to Joseph, while in 2 Samuel 9:9, David gives all of Saul's possessions to Mephibosheth, highlighting differences in inheritance distribution.

Genesis 48:22: Moreover I have given to thee one portion above thy brethren, which I took out of the hand of the Amorite with my sword and with my bow.

Contradiction with Numbers 27:7

The daughters of Zelophehad were given their father's inheritance, contrasting with David's choice in 2 Samuel 9:9 to transfer Saul's estate outside the family.

Numbers 27:7: The daughters of Zelophehad speak right: thou shalt surely give them a possession of an inheritance among their father's brethren; and thou shalt cause the inheritance of their father to pass unto them.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:3

Naboth refuses to give his heritage to Ahab, indicating a reluctance to transfer inherited property which contradicts the transfer seen in 2 Samuel 9:9.

1 Kings 21:3: And Naboth said to Ahab, The LORD forbid it me, that I should give the inheritance of my fathers unto thee.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 46:18

The prince is advised not to take the people's inheritance, conflicting with the transfer of property by royal decree in 2 Samuel 9:9.

Ezekiel 46:18: Moreover the prince shall not take of the people's inheritance by oppression, to thrust them out of their possession; [but] he shall give his sons inheritance out of his own possession: that my people be not scattered every man from his possession.

Contradiction with Luke 12:13-14

Jesus refuses to intervene in inheritance disputes, contrasting with David's active decision to assign Saul's property to Mephibosheth in 2 Samuel 9:9.

Luke 12:13-14: And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that he divide the inheritance with me.
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