Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, King Saul was very upset because his son Jonathan broke a rule, and Saul said that God should punish them even more, saying that Jonathan must be punished by dying. But this shows how serious Saul was about following rules and how much he wanted to do what he thought was right.

1 Samuel 14:44: And Saul answered, God do so and more also: for thou shalt surely die, Jonathan.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse, "Thou shalt not kill," contradicts with the declaration of execution in 1 Samuel 14:44.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states, "The soul that sinneth, it shall die" contradicting the idea of executing someone without a direct personal sin in 1 Samuel 14:44.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:7

This verse, "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy," contradicts Saul's lack of mercy in 1 Samuel 14:44.

Matthew 5:7: Blessed [are] the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Paradox #1

Moral contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea of a leader being willing to enforce a harsh punishment, in this case a death penalty, on someone close, like a family member, for breaking an oath or command. It can raise questions about justice, mercy, and the ethics of absolute authority, as well as the balance between upholding rules and showing compassion.

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