Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Doeg the Edomite told King Saul that he saw David, the son of Jesse, visiting a place called Nob to see a priest named Ahimelech. This helped Saul find out where David was hiding.

1 Samuel 22:9: Then answered Doeg the Edomite, which was set over the servants of Saul, and said, I saw the son of Jesse coming to Nob, to Ahimelech the son of Ahitub.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands, "Thou shalt not bear false witness," which contradicts Doeg's act of accusing Ahimelech falsely before Saul in 1 Samuel 22:9.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:5

This verse states, "A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape," contradicting Doeg's actions of bearing false witness to Saul in 1 Samuel 22:9.

Proverbs 19:5: A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. [unpunished: Heb. held innocent]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:36

This verse warns that "every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment," contradicting Doeg’s readiness to speak against Ahimelech without regard for the truth.

Matthew 12:36: But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

This verse says, "He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight," contradicting Doeg's deceitful behavior in 1 Samuel 22:9.

Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:5

This verse states, "A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies," directly contradicting the false testimony given by Doeg in 1 Samuel 22:9.

Proverbs 14:5: A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.
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