Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 19:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 19:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 19:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that King Saul was very angry and wanted to hurt David, so he sent people to bring David to him while he was in bed. Saul's anger made him want to get rid of David because he saw him as a threat.

1 Samuel 19:15: And Saul sent the messengers [again] to see David, saying, Bring him up to me in the bed, that I may slay him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

1 Samuel 19:15 involves a plot to kill David, which contradicts the commandment "Thou shalt not kill".

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Samuel 19:15 involves seeking harm to David, contrary to the teaching of loving your enemies.

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

1 Samuel 19:15 shows an attempt at vengeance, while this verse instructs to leave vengeance to God.

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 3:5

Saul's reliance on his own plans in 1 Samuel 19:15 contradicts the advice to trust in the Lord rather than one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

The intent to kill in 1 Samuel 19:15 contradicts the principle that those who use the sword will perish by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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