Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Jonathan is asking his dad, King Saul, why he wants to hurt David, saying David hasn't done anything wrong. Jonathan is trying to protect his friend David because he knows David is a good person.

1 Samuel 20:32: And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said unto him, Wherefore shall he be slain? what hath he done?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contradicting the plea in 1 Samuel 20:32 where Jonathan asks his father not to slay David, suggesting a conflict rather than love towards 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 Exodus 21:23-25

These verses talk about taking a life for a life, an eye for an eye, unlike in 1 Samuel 20:32 where Jonathan seeks to prevent any harm to David, advocating for mercy instead of retribution.

Exodus 21:23-25: And if [any] mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

Contradiction with Leviticus 24:19-20

These verses prescribe retribution as a lawful response, which contradicts Jonathan's argument in 1 Samuel 20:32 aimed at preventing harm to David.

Leviticus 24:19-20: And if a man cause a blemish in his neighbour; as he hath done, so shall it be done to him;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

Advises not to say "I will do to him as he has done to me," encouraging forgiveness, which contrasts with the situation in 1 Samuel 20:32 where retribution is being considered by Saul.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
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