Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 24:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 24:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 24:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David is telling King Saul that he feels unimportant like a tiny flea or a dead dog and wonders why a big, powerful king is chasing someone so small and harmless. David is trying to show Saul that he means no harm and is not worth chasing.

1 Samuel 24:14: After whom is the king of Israel come out? after whom dost thou pursue? after a dead dog, after a flea.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

This verse advises not to answer a fool according to his folly, contradicting the nature of reproach in 1 Samuel 24:14.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse instructs to turn the other cheek when wronged, contrasting with the notion of pursuing a dead dog or a flea in 1 Samuel 24:14.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
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