Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Saul thinks that the priest is helping David, who Saul thinks is trying to hurt him. Saul is upset because he believes the priest is giving David food, a sword, and asking God to help David.

1 Samuel 22:13: And Saul said unto him, Why have ye conspired against me, thou and the son of Jesse, in that thou hast given him bread, and a sword, and hast enquired of God for him, that he should rise against me, to lie in wait, as at this day?

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Thou shalt not kill - This verse contradicts with the implication of wrongful accusation leading to violence in 1 Samuel 22:13.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD - This contradicts Saul's actions in accusing without just evidence.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:1

Judge not, that ye be not judged - This contradicts the accusatory and judgmental stance taken without proof in 1 Samuel 22:13.

Matthew 7:1: Judge not, that ye be not judged.

Contradiction with James 4:11

Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law - This is in contradiction to the accusations made in 1 Samuel 22:13.

James 4:11: Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of [his] brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:5

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies - This contradicts the potential false implications present in the accusation of 1 Samuel 22:13.

Proverbs 14:5: A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

Contradiction with John 7:24

Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment - This stands contradictory to the seemingly prejudged and unrighteous act in 1 Samuel 22:13.

John 7:24: Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
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