Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 18:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 18:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 18:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Michal, who was King Saul's daughter, loved David, and when Saul heard about it, he was happy because he thought it was a good thing. Saul believed that this love might help him in his own plans with David.

1 Samuel 18:20: And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him. [pleased him: Heb. was right in his eyes]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:16

This verse implies Michal was critical of David, contrasting the love mentioned in 1 Samuel 18:20.

2 Samuel 6:16: And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 3:13-16

These verses suggest Michal's affections were elsewhere, contradicting any implication of lasting love in 1 Samuel 18:20.

2 Samuel 3:13-16: And he said, Well; I will make a league with thee: but one thing I require of thee, that is, Thou shalt not see my face, except thou first bring Michal Saul's daughter, when thou comest to see my face. [that is: Heb. saying]

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