Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 23:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 23:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 23:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Samuel, this verse tells us that King Saul wanted to gather his soldiers to go and catch David because he saw David as a threat. Saul was angry and thought that capturing David was very important.

1 Samuel 23:8: And Saul called all the people together to war, to go down to Keilah, to besiege David and his men.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

In Exodus 14:14, it is stated that "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," indicating a reliance on divine intervention rather than man's plans for pursuit as mentioned in 1 Samuel 23:8.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs 3:5 advises, "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding," which contrasts with Saul's reliance on his strategy to besiege David.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 instructs to "love your enemies," which contradicts Saul's intent to harm David by pursuing him in 1 Samuel 23:8.

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

Romans 12:19 advises against seeking revenge, saying "avenge not yourselves," which conflicts with Saul's aggressive move against David.

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 1 Peter 3:9

1 Peter 3:9 says, "not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing," which contradicts Saul’s pursuit and intent to capture David.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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