Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Abiathar was the brave son who survived when others didn't and ran away to be with David. Christians might see this as showing how God protects and uses certain people for important tasks.

1 Samuel 22:20: And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," while in 1 Samuel 22:20, we see the context of King Saul ordering the death of the priests of Nob, which includes violence and killing.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse states, "Blessed are the peacemakers," yet in 1 Samuel 22:20, the context involves conflict and violence rather than peacemaking.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

This verse claims, "There shall no evil happen to the just," but in 1 Samuel 22:20, innocent priests were killed unjustly, with Abiathar being the sole survivor.

Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse advises recompensing "to no man evil for evil," in contrast to the retributive violence around the events of 1 Samuel 22:20.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:17

This verse calls to "seek justice, correct oppression," whereas 1 Samuel 22:20 depicts the unjust murder of priests and oppression by King Saul.

Isaiah 1:17: Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow. [relieve: or, righten]
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