Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 23:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 23:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 23:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Saul thought that God was helping him catch David because David was in a town with gates and walls. Saul believed David couldn't easily escape, so he felt lucky.

1 Samuel 23:7: And it was told Saul that David was come to Keilah. And Saul said, God hath delivered him into mine hand; for he is shut in, by entering into a town that hath gates and bars.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God planning peace and not evil for His people, contrasting with 1 Samuel 23:7 where David is believed to be delivered into Saul’s hand, suggesting harm.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

This verse states "If God be for us, who can be against us?" contradicting Saul's perception in 1 Samuel 23:7 of God delivering David into his hand.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?

Contradiction with 1 John 4:8

This verse states "God is love," contradicting the notion in 1 Samuel 23:7 that God would deliver David for harm.

1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency could be seen in how King Saul believes that God has delivered David into his hands for capture, which conflicts with the idea of divine justice or morality if it involves pursuing someone for harm based on a misunderstanding of divine will. This demonstrates how people might justify their actions with divine approval, even when those actions are harmful.

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