Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 24:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 24:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 24:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that David was very kind and did not hurt Saul even when he had the chance to do so. God let David have the chance to hurt Saul, but David chose to be good and let Saul go.

1 Samuel 24:18: And thou hast shewed this day how that thou hast dealt well with me: forasmuch as when the LORD had delivered me into thine hand, thou killedst me not. [delivered: Heb. shut up]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when an enemy falls, contradicting the gratitude expressed in 1 Samuel 24:18 for sparing an enemy.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, contrasting with the implied preference for overcoming enemies in 1 Samuel 24:18.

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 Exodus 21:24

This verse describes a principle of retribution (an eye for an eye), opposing the mercy shown in 1 Samuel 24:18.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

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