Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 18:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 18:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 18:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Saul was scared of David because God was helping David and was no longer helping Saul. This made Saul nervous because David was becoming more successful than him.

1 Samuel 18:12: And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse expresses God's presence and reassurance to not fear, contradicting the notion of being afraid like Saul was of David in 1 Samuel 18:12.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse states that God has not given us a spirit of fear, contradicting Saul's fearfulness mentioned in 1 Samuel 18:12.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse suggests that if God is for us, no one can be against us, contrasting Saul's fear of David since God was with David in 1 Samuel 18:12.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse describes the Lord as a light and salvation, whom shall I fear, opposing Saul's fear of David in 1 Samuel 18:12.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse discusses perfect love casting out fear, which contradicts the fear Saul felt in 1 Samuel 18:12.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in 1 Samuel 18:12 is the idea of fearing someone who is successful because of their faithfulness or divine favor. It could be seen as inconsistent with the notion of celebrating or supporting others' achievements and recognizing them as a blessing. Instead of fear or jealousy, a more consistent moral reaction might be encouragement and mutual respect.

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