Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, King Saul sat in his usual spot next to the wall, and when Jonathan got up and Abner sat by Saul, everyone noticed that David was not there because his seat was empty. This shows that David's absence was important, and people wondered where he was.

1 Samuel 20:25: And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, [even] upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Samuel 20:25 depicts Saul's growing animosity and concealment of intent, while Matthew 5:44 encourages love and prayer for one's enemies.

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 1 John 2:10

Unlike Saul's hostility in 1 Samuel 20:25, 1 John 2:10 advocates living in love and not causing others to stumble.

1 John 2:10: He that loveth his brother abideth in the light, and there is none occasion of stumbling in him. [occasion...: Gr. scandal]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

1 Samuel 20:25's setting preludes conflict, whereas Proverbs 15:1 advises gentle speech to defuse anger.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Saul's premeditated actions in 1 Samuel 20:25 hint at revenge, contrasted by Romans 12:17's counsel against repaying evil for evil.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Saul's behavior in 1 Samuel 20:25 is opposite to the love described in 1 Corinthians 13:4-5, which is patient and kind without envy.

1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Charity suffereth long, [and] is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, [vaunteth...: or, is not rash]
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