Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Ahimelech is telling the king that David is one of his best helpers and is very loyal because he is like family to the king and always does what he is asked to do. Ahimelech is trying to explain that David is a good and trustworthy person.

1 Samuel 22:14: Then Ahimelech answered the king, and said, And who [is so] faithful among all thy servants as David, which is the king's son in law, and goeth at thy bidding, and is honourable in thine house?

Contradiction with Matthew 26:56

This verse states that all the disciples forsook Jesus and fled, contradicting the loyalty described by Ahimelech toward David.

Matthew 26:56: And they that had laid hold on Jesus led [him] away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled.

Contradiction with Psalm 146:3

This verse advises not to trust in princes or mortal men, implying skepticism about unwavering loyalty, contrary to Ahimelech’s description of David’s reliability.

Psalm 146:3: Put not your trust in princes, [nor] in the son of man, in whom [there is] no help. [help: or, salvation]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse curses those who trust in man, which would contradict Ahimelech’s view of David as a faithful servant.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Micah 7:5

This verse warns against trusting a friend, opposing Ahimelech's testimony of trustworthiness regarding David.

Micah 7:5: Trust ye not in a friend, put ye not confidence in a guide: keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.

Contradiction with John 2:24-25

These verses describe Jesus not entrusting himself to others because he knew their nature, unlike Ahimelech’s positive emphasis on David's trustworthiness.

John 2:24-25: But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all [men],
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