Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Jonathan showed his friendship to David by telling him he would do anything David wanted. This means Jonathan was a very good friend who wanted to help David no matter what.

1 Samuel 20:4: Then said Jonathan unto David, Whatsoever thy soul desireth, I will even do [it] for thee. [Whatsoever...: or, Say what is thy mind and I will do, etc] [desireth: Heb. speaketh, or, thinketh]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

1 Samuel 20:4 involves Jonathan's readiness to help David, while Matthew 7:7 suggests the power of asking directly for one's needs, implying individual seeking rather than reliance on others.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

1 Samuel 20:4 shows Jonathan's personal support to David; Proverbs 3:5 advises trust in the Lord rather than leaning on human understanding or aid.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

1 Samuel 20:4 features trust in a friend's help, whereas Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in man over God.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:5

1 Samuel 20:4 has Jonathan offering to share in David's burden, yet Galatians 6:5 underscores personal responsibility by stating every man must bear his own burden.

Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.
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