Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 18:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 18:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 18:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, everyone in Israel and Judah liked David a lot because he would spend time with them and lead them in important things. David was a brave and kind person, and the people felt safe and happy when he was around.

1 Samuel 18:16: But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:1

While 1 Samuel 18:16 says all Israel and Judah loved David, 1 Samuel 16:1 describes Saul as king, indicating a later shift in loyalty.

1 Samuel 16:1: And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Bethlehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 19:1

Contradicts as Saul orders his servants and Jonathan to kill David, showing animosity and not love from all of Israel.

1 Samuel 19:1: And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 23:19

The Ziphites betray David to Saul, contradicting the idea that all of Israel loved David.

1 Samuel 23:19: Then came up the Ziphites to Saul to Gibeah, saying, Doth not David hide himself with us in strong holds in the wood, in the hill of Hachilah, which [is] on the south of Jeshimon? [on...: Heb. on the right hand] [Jeshimon: or, the wilderness]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 15:12

Absalom's rebellion shows division within Israel, contradicting universal love for David.

2 Samuel 15:12: And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counsellor, from his city, [even] from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:5

Adonijah's attempt to become king reveals not all supported David or his house, contradicting the notion of universal love.

1 Kings 1:5: Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. [be king: Heb. reign]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:14

The mention of adversaries raised against Solomon, David's son, indicates lasting enmity, contrasting the idea of complete love for David.

1 Kings 11:14: And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he [was] of the king's seed in Edom.
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