Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 23:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 23:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 23:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book 1 Samuel, Jonathan, who was King Saul's son, went to see his friend David in the forest and helped him feel braver and stronger because God was with him. Jonathan wanted to encourage David and remind him that God would take care of him.

1 Samuel 23:16: And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse states, "Cursed be the man that trusteth in man," which contradicts the support Jonathan provides to David, encouraging reliance on God's strength through human interaction.

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 Psalm 46:1

This verse emphasizes that "God is our refuge and strength," suggesting divine rather than human sources of strength, unlike the human encouragement given in 1 Samuel 23:16.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

Here, there is a warning against seeking help from others rather than God, conflicting with Jonathan's assistance to David.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!

Contradiction with Psalm 118:8

This verse declares, "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man," contrasting the reliance on Jonathan's support in 1 Samuel 23:16.

Psalm 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Advises to "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding," suggesting that human counsel might not be enough or necessary in contrast to Jonathan's support.

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