Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:22

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

According to the author of the book, David felt very sad and guilty because he knew that a man named Doeg would tell King Saul something that led to many people in a priest's family being harmed. David blamed himself for what happened because he thought he could have stopped it.

1 Samuel 22:22: And David said unto Abiathar, I knew [it] that day, when Doeg the Edomite [was] there, that he would surely tell Saul: I have occasioned [the death] of all the persons of thy father's house.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:9

This verse states that a false witness shall not go unpunished, while 1 Samuel 22:22 implies David feels guilt for the consequences of his actions, not directly addressing the punishment of false witness.

Proverbs 19:9: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish.

Contradiction with James 1:14

This verse suggests a person is drawn away by their own desires, contrasting with 1 Samuel 22:22, where David attributes the cause of death to his actions, not internal desires.

James 1:14: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse expresses that the son will not bear the guilt of the father, while 1 Samuel 22:22 shows David feeling responsible for the priest's death due to his own actions, not separating individual guilt.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Galatians 6:5

This verse indicates that each shall bear their own load, contrasting with 1 Samuel 22:22 where David takes responsibility for the death of others.

Galatians 6:5: For every man shall bear his own burden.

Contradiction with Romans 2:6

This verse states that God will render to each one according to his deeds, unlike 1 Samuel 22:22 where David blames himself for someone else's death.

Romans 2:6: Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
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