Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 18:18

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

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, David is telling King Saul that he feels very small and unimportant, like he is not special enough to be married to the king's daughter. It's like when someone can't believe they are chosen for something really amazing because they think their family and life are just normal.

1 Samuel 18:18: And David said unto Saul, Who [am] I? and what [is] my life, [or] my father's family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?

Contradiction with Jonah 2:6

This verse describes Jonah's descent but emphasizes God's delivering power, contrasting with David's humility and acceptance of his low status in 1 Samuel 18:18.

Jonah 2:6: I went down to the bottoms of the mountains; the earth with her bars [was] about me for ever: yet hast thou brought up my life from corruption, O LORD my God. [bottoms: Heb. cuttings off] [corruption: or, the pit]

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

This verse states that those who humble themselves will be exalted, which indirectly contrasts with David's humility because David considers himself unworthy rather than seeking eventual exaltation.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

Similar to Matthew 23:12, it suggests a future exaltation for the humble that is not explicitly acknowledged in David's reasoning in 1 Samuel 18:18.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
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