Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, which contradicts David's deceitful statement in 1 Samuel 21:2.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:9
This verse advises against lying to one another, which contradicts David's action of lying to Ahimelech in 1 Samuel 21:2.
Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;
Contradiction with Exodus 20:16
This commandment instructs not to bear false witness, which contradicts David's falsehood in 1 Samuel 21:2.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25
This verse urges speaking truth with neighbors, contradicting David's choice to lie in 1 Samuel 21:2.
Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.
Contradiction with Psalm 119:163
This verse expresses hatred for lying, which contradicts David's lie to Ahimelech in 1 Samuel 21:2.
Psalm 119:163: I hate and abhor lying: [but] thy law do I love.
Paradox #1
The inconsistency may arise from the fact that in this verse, David claims to be on a secret mission for the king, but there is no prior scriptural account of such a mission being assigned to him in earlier chapters. This might seem like a contradiction as David appears to be deceiving Ahimelech.
Paradox #2
In 1 Samuel 21:2, David tells a lie to the priest Ahimelech by saying he is on a secret mission for King Saul. This could be seen as a contradiction or inconsistency with other biblical teachings that emphasize truthfulness and integrity, such as in the Ten Commandments, which advise against bearing false witness. Therefore, there is a potential conflict between David's actions and the broader biblical principle of honesty.
Paradox #3
1 Samuel 21:2 presents a situation where David tells Ahimelech the priest that he is on a secret mission for the king. However, in previous chapters, specifically 1 Samuel 20, David is portrayed as fleeing from King Saul, who wants to kill him. This creates a contradiction because David is not actually on a king's mission but is instead escaping from the king. The inconsistency lies in the narrative where David's claim does not align with the established context of his relationship with Saul in the surrounding chapters.
Paradox #4
In "1 Samuel 21:2," the potential numerical inconsistency arises when comparing this verse with the timeline and events mentioned elsewhere in the Bible, specifically regarding David's whereabouts and actions around the time he visited Ahimelech the priest. There could be conflicting details about the sequence or timing of his travels and missions.