Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 19:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 19:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 19:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, God helped David win a big fight against a giant and saved the whole country, and everyone was happy. So it's not fair to hurt David when he hasn't done anything wrong.

1 Samuel 19:5: For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the LORD wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest [it], and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," which appears to contradict the justification of David's actions noted in 1 Samuel 19:5, where his killing of the Philistine is seen in a positive light.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek instead of retaliation, which contrasts with David’s action of slaying the Philistine highlighted in 1 Samuel 19:5.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

This verse advises against seeking revenge, differing from the praise of David for his decisive action against the Philistine in 1 Samuel 19:5.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, which contrasts with the endorsement of David's act of killing the Philistine in 1 Samuel 19:5.

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 James 4:12

Reminds that God alone is the lawgiver and judge, contrasting with the approval of David's judgment in taking the life of the Philistine in 1 Samuel 19:5.

James 4:12: There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 1 Samuel 19:5 could be seen in the context of valuing life. While the verse illustrates bravery and the saving of innocent life as noble, it occurs in a broader narrative where violence and conflict are prevalent. This brings up a conflict between the recognition of heroic acts that preserve life and the acceptance of violence and retribution in other parts of the biblical texts.

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