Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 24:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 24:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 24:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that when David speaks kindly to King Saul, Saul feels sorry and cries because he knows David is being good, even though Saul was not nice to him before. It teaches us that being kind and forgiving can touch people's hearts and make them see their mistakes.

1 Samuel 24:16: And it came to pass, when David had made an end of speaking these words unto Saul, that Saul said, [Is] this thy voice, my son David? And Saul lifted up his voice, and wept.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:24

This verse suggests that enemies disguise themselves with words, whereas in 1 Samuel 24:16, Saul acknowledges David's voice and is moved to tears, implying sincerity.

Proverbs 26:24: He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him; [dissembleth: or, is known]

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6

It states that faithful are the wounds of a friend, contrasting with Saul's previous attempts to harm David despite his emotional response in 1 Samuel 24:16.

Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

Describes the heart as deceitful above all things, contradicting Saul's apparent heartfelt reaction in 1 Samuel 24:16.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with Psalm 55:21

It speaks of words smoother than butter but war at heart, which contrasts Saul's emotional and seemingly genuine repentance upon hearing David in 1 Samuel 24:16.

Psalm 55:21: [The words] of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war [was] in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet [were] they drawn swords.

Contradiction with Matthew 15:8

This verse mentions people honoring with lips while their hearts are far, opposing the genuineness Saul seems to express in 1 Samuel 24:16.

Matthew 15:8: This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with [their] lips; but their heart is far from me.
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