Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 15:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 15:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 15:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Saul told the Kenites to leave because they were kind to the Israelites, so they wouldn't get hurt when Saul fought the Amalekites. The Kenites listened and left to stay safe.

1 Samuel 15:6: And Saul said unto the Kenites, Go, depart, get you down from among the Amalekites, lest I destroy you with them: for ye shewed kindness to all the children of Israel, when they came up out of Egypt. So the Kenites departed from among the Amalekites.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes individual responsibility for sin, contradicting the collective punishment seen in 1 Samuel 15:6 where the Amelekites are targeted collectively.

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 5:44

This verse advises love for enemies, which contradicts the enmity and destruction in 1 Samuel 15:6.

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 12:19

This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, which conflicts with the directive given to Saul to destroy the Amalekites.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:14-15

This verse stresses forgiveness, contrasting with the lack of forgiveness towards the Amalekites.

Matthew 6:14-15: For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

This verse promotes kindness to enemies, contrary to the call for destruction in 1 Samuel 15:6.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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