Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, a man reminded others that the king, Saul, had told everyone not to eat anything that day. Because of this, the people were becoming very tired and weak from not eating.

1 Samuel 14:28: Then answered one of the people, and said, Thy father straitly charged the people with an oath, saying, Cursed [be] the man that eateth [any] food this day. And the people were faint. [faint: or, weary]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:6

Whereas 1 Samuel 14:28 criticizes those who broke Saul's oath by eating, Matthew 5:6 blesses those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, suggesting a different view of hunger.

Matthew 5:6: Blessed [are] they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:7

1 Samuel 14:28 describes the negative consequences of hunger due to Saul's curse, contrasting Proverbs 27:7, which speaks of a full soul loathing honeycomb and the differing appetites based on satisfaction.

Proverbs 27:7: The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet. [loatheth: Heb. treadeth under foot]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 10:17

This verse praises a land whose leaders provide sustenance at proper times, in contrast to Saul’s decree in 1 Samuel 14:28 leading to the people’s hunger.

Ecclesiastes 10:17: Blessed [art] thou, O land, when thy king [is] the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!

Contradiction with Isaiah 58:7

Contrasting Saul's curse, this verse encourages sharing bread with the hungry, emphasizing the need to provide for others.

Isaiah 58:7: [Is it] not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? [cast...: or, afflicted]

Contradiction with Luke 6:21

This verse pronounces a blessing on those who hunger, unlike the scenario in 1 Samuel 14:28 where hunger is seen as negative due to the curse.

Luke 6:21: Blessed [are ye] that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed [are ye] that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this situation might arise from the idea that following strict commands or vows without exception can lead to unintended harm or suffering, even among those on the same side. This highlights the tension between strict obedience and the well-being of people, suggesting that rigid rules can sometimes have negative consequences.

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