Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 23:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 23:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 23:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David was like a hero who stopped the bad guys, the Philistines, from hurting the people in a place called Keilah. He and his helpers fought bravely, won the battle, and helped keep the people safe.

1 Samuel 23:5: So David and his men went to Keilah, and fought with the Philistines, and brought away their cattle, and smote them with a great slaughter. So David saved the inhabitants of Keilah.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

1 Samuel 23:5 describes David striking the Philistines, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," promoting non-violence.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Samuel 23:5 involves battle against enemies, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to "Love your enemies," advocating for love rather than conflict.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

1 Samuel 23:5 shows David taking vengeance into his own hands, whereas Romans 12:19 says, "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," suggesting letting God handle retribution.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

In 1 Samuel 23:5, David fights the Philistines, while Matthew 26:52 states, "for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," advising against violence.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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