Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David found a safe place in a cave because he was in danger. When his family heard where he was, they came to be with him there.

1 Samuel 22:1: David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard [it], they went down thither to him.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:1

1 Samuel 22:1 describes David's flight to the cave due to danger, whereas 2 Samuel 7:1 finds David settled and at rest from all enemies.

2 Samuel 7:1: And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;

Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:10-11

1 Samuel 22:1 speaks of David before becoming king, while 1 Kings 2:10-11 refers to David having reigned as king and passing away.

1 Kings 2:10-11: So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

1 Samuel 22:1 portrays David hiding in fear, contrary to Psalm 23:4 where David expresses fearlessness even in the face of danger.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 18:14

1 Samuel 22:1 is an account of David in trouble, whereas 1 Chronicles 18:14 recounts David's successful and prosperous reign over Israel.

1 Chronicles 18:14: So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.
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