Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 15:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 15:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 15:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, Saul, who was the king, went to a place where his enemies, the Amalekites, lived and prepared to surprise them for a battle. This verse shows Saul getting ready to fight to protect his people.

1 Samuel 15:5: And Saul came to a city of Amalek, and laid wait in the valley. [laid...: or, fought]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill." contradicts the directive in 1 Samuel 15:5, which involves preparation for battle against the Amalekites.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you" contradicts the act of engaging in war and destruction as described in 1 Samuel 15:5.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." contradicts the preparations for attack in 1 Samuel 15:5.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

"Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth" contradicts the intent and actions leading towards the conflict in 1 Samuel 15:5.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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