Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 19:19

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

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, King Saul was told that David was staying in a place called Naioth in Ramah. This was important because Saul was looking for David.

1 Samuel 19:19: And it was told Saul, saying, Behold, David [is] at Naioth in Ramah.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies and do good, contrasting with Saul’s intent to kill David in 1 Samuel 19:19.

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 12:17

This verse advises against repaying evil for evil, conflicting with Saul’s pursuit of vengeance in 1 Samuel 19:19.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts with Saul's intent to murder David in 1 Samuel 19:19.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, opposing the hostile intent seen in Saul’s actions in 1 Samuel 19:19.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with 1 John 4:20

Stating one cannot love God while hating a brother, which Saul exhibits by seeking David’s life in 1 Samuel 19:19.

1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
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