Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Jonathan told his father Saul that David really wanted to go to Bethlehem. He was letting Saul know why David wasn’t there with them.

1 Samuel 20:28: And Jonathan answered Saul, David earnestly asked [leave] of me [to go] to Bethlehem:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

"Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour." contrasts with 1 Samuel 20:28 where a deceptive excuse is given for David's absence.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

"Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;" contradicts the act of lying to Saul in 1 Samuel 20:28.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

"Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight." contrasts with the lie told to Saul regarding David's whereabouts.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16

"These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour;" differs from the false statement made in 1 Samuel 20:28.

Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

"Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another." stands against the deceitful message given to Saul.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
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