Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
This verse commands not to bear false witness, while 1 Samuel 19:14 involves deception.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
It states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, contradicting the lie in 1 Samuel 19:14.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
Advises not to lie to one another, yet 1 Samuel 19:14 includes a lie.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Psalm 101:7
Says no one who practices deceit shall dwell in God's house, yet deceit occurs in 1 Samuel 19:14.
Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
Urges speaking truth with neighbors, contradicting the deception in 1 Samuel 19:14.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Paradox #1
The issue with 1 Samuel 19:14 could be linked to the theme of lying or deception. In the surrounding story, deceit is used to protect David, raising questions about when, if ever, lying is justified according to biblical teachings. This might seem inconsistent with other parts of the Bible that promote honesty and truthfulness.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict here might arise from the act of deceit. In the context of the story, someone is misleading others to protect a loved one. This raises a moral question: Is it justified to deceive if it is done to prevent harm to someone else? Some people may see this as a necessary action to protect someone, while others might view any form of lying as wrong.