Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David was asking the king of Moab to keep his parents safe while he was trying to find out what God wanted him to do. He wanted to make sure they were okay while he figured things out.

1 Samuel 22:3: And David went thence to Mizpeh of Moab: and he said unto the king of Moab, Let my father and my mother, I pray thee, come forth, [and be] with you, till I know what God will do for me.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 23:4

Here, David inquires of the Lord for guidance rather than seeking human protection, suggesting that divine consultation was his primary approach rather than seeking asylum with allies.

1 Samuel 23:4: Then David enquired of the LORD yet again. And the LORD answered him and said, Arise, go down to Keilah; for I will deliver the Philistines into thine hand.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 27:1

David doubts his safety and relies on his own plans by fleeing to the Philistines, in contrast to relying on his family’s aid or divine direction like in 1 Samuel 22:3.

1 Samuel 27:1: And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: [there is] nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. [perish: Heb. be consumed]

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse expresses complete trust in the Lord for safety, contradicting David's need to seek protection through human means as seen in 1 Samuel 22:3.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse cautions against trusting in man for protection, while 1 Samuel 22:3 shows David seeking refuge and protection through Moab’s king for his family.

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 Matthew 6:31-33

These verses emphasize reliance on God’s provision rather than seeking security through earthly alliances, contrasting David's actions in 1 Samuel 22:3.

Matthew 6:31-33: Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
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