Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David was asking his friend Jonathan how he would find out if Jonathan's dad, King Saul, was angry with him. David was worried about what would happen if Saul had a mean answer.

1 Samuel 20:10: Then said David to Jonathan, Who shall tell me? or what [if] thy father answer thee roughly?

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:1

While 1 Samuel 20:10 discusses seeking knowledge of the future, Proverbs 27:1 advises against boasting about tomorrow as the future is uncertain.

Proverbs 27:1: Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth. [to...: Heb. to morrow day]

Contradiction with James 4:14

1 Samuel 20:10 involves planning for tomorrow, whereas James 4:14 emphasizes human ignorance about what will happen the next day.

James 4:14: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. [It...: or, For it is]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

1 Samuel 20:10 shows concern for future events, but Matthew 6:34 teaches not to worry about tomorrow, focusing instead on today's concerns.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
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