Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 20:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 20:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 20:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, if the person says everything is okay, then everything is safe and good, but if he gets really angry, then that means he wants to do something bad.

1 Samuel 20:7: If he say thus, [It is] well; thy servant shall have peace: but if he be very wroth, [then] be sure that evil is determined by him.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 20:30

Explains that Saul was enraged by Jonathan's loyalty to David, while 1 Samuel 20:7 suggests Saul might respond favorably if David was found to be absent.

1 Samuel 20:30: Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious [woman], do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? [Thou...: or, Thou perverse rebel: Heb. Son of perverse rebellion]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 19:6

Saul swore to Jonathan not to kill David, whereas 1 Samuel 20:7 implies David is in danger.

1 Samuel 19:6: And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, [As] the LORD liveth, he shall not be slain.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises to love your enemies, whereas 1 Samuel 20:7 involves preparing for a threat.

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 Proverbs 27:6

Discusses the value of a friend's wounds over an enemy's kisses, contrasting with Jonathan's act to protect David by gauging Saul's intentions in 1 Samuel 20:7.

Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]

Contradiction with Psalm 55:21

Describes deceitful speech, in contrast to Jonathan's honesty with David in 1 Samuel 20:7.

Psalm 55:21: [The words] of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war [was] in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet [were] they drawn swords.
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