Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of 1 Samuel, Saul is asking his helpers if they think David, the son of Jesse, will give them gifts and make them leaders. Saul is worried because he thinks his helpers might like David more than him.

1 Samuel 22:7: Then Saul said unto his servants that stood about him, Hear now, ye Benjamites; will the son of Jesse give every one of you fields and vineyards, [and] make you all captains of thousands, and captains of hundreds;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

While 1 Samuel 22:7 shows Saul's distrust in others, Proverbs 3:5 advises trust in the Lord rather than relying on one's understanding or judgment.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Saul's concerns in 1 Samuel 22:7 about future betrayal contrasts with Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:34 to not worry about tomorrow.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Saul's attitude in 1 Samuel 22:7 is of suspicion and potential animosity, whereas Luke 6:27-28 teaches to love and pray for those who might be considered enemies.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with James 1:19

Saul's outburst in 1 Samuel 22:7 contradicts with the advice in James 1:19 to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Paradox #1

1 Samuel 22:7 presents a situation where King Saul accuses his officials of conspiracy against him. The contradiction or conflict could arise from Saul's leadership, which becomes paranoid and unjust, highlighting the inconsistency between a leader who should protect and serve his people and one who acts out of fear and suspicion. This behavior contrasts with the expectation of fairness and trust from a leader.

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