Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 18:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 18:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 18:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that David was very brave and won against the enemies, called the Philistines. The people were so happy and excited about this victory that they sang and danced to celebrate when he came back.

1 Samuel 18:6: And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick. [Philistine: or, Philistines] [instruments...: Heb. three stringed instruments]

Contradiction with Exodus 15:20

Miriam led the women with timbrels and dances after crossing the Red Sea, showing that celebrating victory with music and dance was a common practice.

Exodus 15:20: And Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:4

States there is a time to dance, aligning with the celebration in 1 Samuel 18:6, instead of contradicting it.

Ecclesiastes 3:4: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

Contradiction with Psalm 149:3

Encourages praising God's name with dance, similar to the joyous celebration in 1 Samuel 18:6.

Psalm 149:3: Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. [in...: or, with the pipe]

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