Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, King Saul was upset because he thought David was a threat to his kingdom. He wanted to capture David and harm him to keep his throne safe.

1 Samuel 20:31: For as long as the son of Jesse liveth upon the ground, thou shalt not be established, nor thy kingdom. Wherefore now send and fetch him unto me, for he shall surely die. [shall...: Heb. is the son of death]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse commands to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, which contradicts Saul's intent to kill David in 1 Samuel 20:31.

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 Exodus 20:13

This commandment "Thou shalt not kill" stands in contradiction to Saul's determination to have David killed.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, contrasting Saul's personal vendetta to destroy David.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, conflicting with Saul's pursuit of David despite David's righteousness.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with 1 John 3:15

States that anyone who hates his brother is a murderer, calling out the sinful nature of Saul's intent against David.

1 John 3:15: Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.

Paradox #1

The verse could involve a contradiction or conflict regarding loyalty and authority. It highlights a tension between obeying a king's command and staying loyal to a friend, showing the struggle between following orders and doing what one believes is morally right.

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