Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, the king feels sad and upset because he thinks everyone is keeping secrets from him and not helping him. He believes his own son is working with someone else and nobody seems to care about his feelings or warn him about what’s happening.

1 Samuel 22:8: That all of you have conspired against me, and [there is] none that sheweth me that my son hath made a league with the son of Jesse, and [there is] none of you that is sorry for me, or sheweth unto me that my son hath stirred up my servant against me, to lie in wait, as at this day? [sheweth...: Heb. uncovereth mine ear]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

1 Samuel 22:8 expresses suspicion and distrust, while Proverbs 3:5 advises to trust in the Lord completely instead of harboring doubts.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

1 Samuel 22:8 shows Saul's anxiety about betrayal, whereas Matthew 6:34 instructs not to worry about tomorrow and trust in God's provision.

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 Philippians 4:6

1 Samuel 22:8 demonstrates anxiety, while Philippians 4:6 encourages believers to be anxious for nothing and present their requests to God with thanksgiving.

Philippians 4:6: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
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