Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Abiathar told David that King Saul had done a very bad thing by hurting God's special helpers. This made David very sad because those helpers were good people who loved God.

1 Samuel 22:21: And Abiathar shewed David that Saul had slain the LORD'S priests.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Contradicts by stating "Thou shalt not kill," whereas 1 Samuel 22:21 relates to the death of priests.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Advises to "love your enemies," contradicting the act of violence in 1 Samuel 22:21.

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 Proverbs 6:16-17

States God hates "hands that shed innocent blood," opposing the killing described in 1 Samuel 22:21.

Proverbs 6:16-17: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Romans 12:17-19

Encourages not to repay evil for evil and to let God avenge, contrasting the retributive action in 1 Samuel 22:21.

Romans 12:17-19: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Emphasizes mercy triumphing over judgment, conflicting with the lack of mercy in the events of 1 Samuel 22:21.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
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