Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 19:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 19:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 19:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Saul wanted to hurt David, so he sent people to watch David's house and catch him in the morning. But David's wife, Michal, warned David to run away during the night to stay safe.

1 Samuel 19:11: Saul also sent messengers unto David's house, to watch him, and to slay him in the morning: and Michal David's wife told him, saying, If thou save not thy life to night, to morrow thou shalt be slain.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting Saul's intention to kill David.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," contradicting Saul's actions against David.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against personal vengeance, contrasting with Saul's pursuit of vengeance against David.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

It suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies be at peace with him, contradicting the hostility Saul had toward David.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:15

States that anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, contradicting Saul's murderous intent toward David.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in 1 Samuel 19:11 might be seen as the tension between loyalty to one's family and the duty to follow what is right. On one hand, a character is acting to save her husband, which is a good act. On the other hand, this involves deception and going against her father's wishes, leading to questions about whether the means justify the ends. The conflict can be understood as choosing between familial loyalty and ethical principles.

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