Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 16:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 16:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 16:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel obeyed God and went to Bethlehem. The people in the town were scared when they saw him and asked if he came with good news.

1 Samuel 16:4: And Samuel did that which the LORD spake, and came to Bethlehem. And the elders of the town trembled at his coming, and said, Comest thou peaceably? [coming: Heb. meeting]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse instructs not to bear false witness, while in 1 Samuel 16:4, Samuel must conceal his true purpose from Saul.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse encourages honesty and straightforwardness, which seems contrary to the indirect approach Samuel uses in 1 Samuel 16:4.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination, yet in 1 Samuel 16:4, Samuel is essentially instructed to withhold the full truth to protect himself and anoint David secretly.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

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