Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 23:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 23:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 23:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David was hiding in the wilderness because King Saul was trying to catch him every day. But God kept David safe and didn't let Saul find him.

1 Samuel 23:14: And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:3

This verse states that the eyes of the Lord are in every place, contradicting 1 Samuel 23:14 which suggests Saul sought David every day but God delivered him.

Proverbs 15:3: The eyes of the LORD [are] in every place, beholding the evil and the good.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize that God's ways and thoughts are higher than ours, contrasting with 1 Samuel 23:14's more tangible protection of David from Saul's pursuit.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Psalm 121:4

This verse states that God neither slumbers nor sleeps, which contrasts with the idea that God needed to actively deliver David daily from Saul.

Psalm 121:4: Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

This verse assures that God will never leave nor forsake his followers, suggesting a more passive yet constant presence compared to the active deliverance described in 1 Samuel 23:14.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

This verse talks about God making the sun rise on both evil and good, contrasting with the selective protection granted to David in 1 Samuel 23:14.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Paradox #1

The verse shows God protecting David by keeping him hidden from Saul. A potential contradiction could arise when considering why God would protect some people like David while others may not receive the same protection, especially when they face similar dangers. This might lead to questions about fairness in divine protection.

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