Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:20

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

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse is about a secret plan between David and Jonathan. Jonathan will shoot arrows to give David a message about whether it's safe to come back or if he needs to run away to be safe.

1 Samuel 20:20: And I will shoot three arrows on the side [thereof], as though I shot at a mark.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the violent context of warfare implied in the narrative surrounding 1 Samuel 20:20.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to "love your enemies," which contrasts with the conflict and hostility reflected in the narrative of 1 Samuel 20:20.

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 12:18

This verse advises "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men," contrasting with the underlying tension and potential violence in 1 Samuel 20:20.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

This verse encourages providing for your enemy when in need, which contradicts the intent to harm or seek vengeance that may be connected to the story in 1 Samuel 20:20.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse speaks of turning swords into plowshares, highlighting a message of peace that contradicts any martial or hostile intentions that could complement 1 Samuel 20:20.

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]
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