Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, King Saul noticed that David wasn't at the meal for two days and asked his son Jonathan why David wasn't there. Saul was curious because he knew David was usually at these meals.

1 Samuel 20:27: And it came to pass on the morrow, [which was] the second [day] of the month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

1 Samuel 20:27 involves questioning of authority and intention by a parent, whereas Exodus 20:12 emphasizes honoring one's parents.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:3

1 Samuel 20:27 shows a situation where truth is questioned, contrasting with Proverbs 3:3 which advises binding truth around one's neck.

Proverbs 3:3: Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1

Here, a son is absent from the meal against a king's expectation, challenging the concept of children obeying their parents as encouraged in Ephesians 6:1.

Ephesians 6:1: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

The tension in 1 Samuel 20:27 contradicts the idea of a gentle answer turning away wrath, as mentioned in Proverbs 15:1.

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