Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Jonathan was telling David to go safely because they promised each other to always be friends with God's help. Jonathan wanted God to watch over them and their families forever.

1 Samuel 20:42: And Jonathan said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch as we have sworn both of us in the name of the LORD, saying, The LORD be between me and thee, and between my seed and thy seed for ever. [forasmuch...: or, the LORD be witness of that which etc]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 20:42 as it speaks about Jesus bringing a sword, implying division rather than the peace and covenant of friendship mentioned in 1 Samuel 20:42.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 20:42 as it indicates Jesus did not come to bring peace, whereas 1 Samuel 20:42 speaks of a peaceful covenant.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with James 4:4

This verse suggests that friendship with the world is enmity with God, in contrast to the friendship covenant between David and Jonathan in 1 Samuel 20:42.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse suggests blessedness in making peace, opposite to the notion that such peace might not always be present as indicated in other scriptural contexts contrary to 1 Samuel 20:42's peace.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with John 16:33

It speaks of having tribulation in the world, whereas 1 Samuel 20:42 indicates a peaceful covenant between individuals.

John 16:33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Contradiction with Amos 3:3

This verse questions whether two can walk together unless agreed, contradicting when such unity in covenants like in 1 Samuel 20:42 faces practical discord or disagreement.

Amos 3:3: Can two walk together, except they be agreed?
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