Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts Saul's intent to harm David with a javelin.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Commands to love your enemies contradict Saul's act of trying to smite David.
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 1 John 4:20
If a man loves not his brother whom he has seen, this contradicts Saul's hatred and attempt to harm David.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
It advises against taking vengeance, contradicting Saul's attempt to harm David.
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 Proverbs 25:21
Advises providing for an enemy if in need, contradicting Saul's attempt to kill David.
Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Instructs not to repay evil for evil, contradicting Saul's harmful intent towards David.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:31
Advises to put away anger and malice, contradicting Saul's actions driven by jealousy and anger.
Ephesians 4:31: Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:
Contradiction with Matthew 18:21-22
Encourages forgiveness, contradicting Saul’s act of aggression against David.
Matthew 18:21-22: Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Paradox #1
The potential conflict in 1 Samuel 18:11 could relate to the contradiction of a leader, chosen by God, showing jealousy and attempting harm. This goes against the expectation that a divinely chosen king would behave righteously and justly.
Paradox #2
The possible doctrinal conflict in 1 Samuel 18:11 could arise from the tension between the narrative of a faithful person being under threat and the belief in divine protection for the righteous. This might seem inconsistent because the verse depicts a dangerous situation for someone who had been loyal, which might raise questions about why God allows such threats to happen to His faithful ones.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in this situation could be seen in the actions of Saul. Saul attempts harm, despite his role as king and leader, which contrasts with the expectation for a leader to act with tolerance and moral integrity. This displays inconsistency between Saul's role and his actions.