Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 19:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 19:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 19:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, God helped David to be very brave and strong, so he won the fight against the Philistines and made them run away. This made people see that David was a special leader chosen by God.

1 Samuel 19:8: And there was war again: and David went out, and fought with the Philistines, and slew them with a great slaughter; and they fled from him. [him: Heb. his face]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." - Contrasts with 1 Samuel 19:8 where there's war instead of peace.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill." - Contradicts the violence and war mentioned in 1 Samuel 19:8.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

"And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." - Opposes the warfare context of 1 Samuel 19:8.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." - This promotes peace, conflicting with the war in 1 Samuel 19:8.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:18

"And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace." - Advocating for peace contrasts with the conflict described in 1 Samuel 19:8.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
← 1 Samuel 19:7
Share
1 Samuel 19:9 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.