Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 18:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 18:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 18:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Saul, the king, told David he didn't want money to marry his daughter, but instead wanted David to defeat 100 of their enemies. Secretly, Saul hoped this would be too dangerous and David would get hurt.

1 Samuel 18:25: And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands not to kill, yet 1 Samuel 18:25 involves a demand for killing Philistines.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advocates turning the other cheek, contradicting the aggressive act required in 1 Samuel 18:25.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Advises not to repay evil for evil, contrasting with the vengeance implied in 1 Samuel 18:25.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with John 13:34

Jesus commands to love one another, which contradicts using violence as in 1 Samuel 18:25.

John 13:34: A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Promotes a gentle answer to deflect wrath, opposing the violent demand in 1 Samuel 18:25.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Paradox #1

The potential doctrinal conflict with this verse could relate to the issues of marriage, dowries, and violence. The verse involves a request for a bride price to be paid in a violent manner, which might seem inconsistent with later biblical teachings about love, marriage, and peace.

Paradox #2

This verse might display a contradiction because it involves using personal violence as a bride price, which can be seen as promoting violence and objectifying human life. This can conflict with the broader biblical teachings on love, peace, and the sanctity of life.

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