Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Jonathan is telling his friend David that if his father, King Saul, wants to hurt David, he will warn David so he can escape safely. Jonathan also hopes that God will protect David, just like God protected his own father.

1 Samuel 20:13: The LORD do so and much more to Jonathan: but if it please my father [to do] thee evil, then I will shew it thee, and send thee away, that thou mayest go in peace: and the LORD be with thee, as he hath been with my father. [shew...: Heb. uncover thine ear]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize God's thoughts and ways are beyond human understanding and not subject to human conditions or agreements as suggested in 1 Samuel 20:13.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse highlights that God does not change His mind or lie, whereas 1 Samuel 20:13 implies a conditional human-like changeability in God's plans based on David’s safety.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with James 1:17

States that God is unchanging, contrasting with the notion of God potentially changing His dealings with David as expressed in 1 Samuel 20:13.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Romans 11:29

Emphasizes the irrevocability of God's gifts and calling, conflicting with the conditional aspect of divine favor mentioned in 1 Samuel 20:13.

Romans 11:29: For the gifts and calling of God [are] without repentance.
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