Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
While 1 Samuel 21:8 speaks of needing a weapon, Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," highlighting a contradiction between seeking tools for potential violence and the commandment against killing.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
1 Samuel 21:8 mentions seeking a sword, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to "love your enemies," conflicting with seeking a weapon, which can imply an intent to harm.
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 Romans 12:19
This verse advises against seeking vengeance, contrasting with the need for a sword in 1 Samuel 21:8, implying preparation for conflict or self-defense.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Describes a future peace where swords are turned into ploughshares, contradicting the intent to possess a sword in 1 Samuel 21:8, which is set in a time of conflict.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with James 4:1
Questions the source of wars and fighting, suggesting that they come from desires, contrasting with the apparent necessity of a sword in 1 Samuel 21:8.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]