Contradiction with Matthew 22:21
This verse instructs to render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, indicating political authority outside of Israel, whereas 1 Samuel 24:20 recognizes David's eventual kingship solely over Israel.
Matthew 22:21: When they had heard [these words], they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:11
This verse states God gave Israel a king in anger, contrasting with 1 Samuel 24:20 where David is recognized positively as the future king chosen by God.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with John 18:36
Jesus says His kingdom is not of this world, opposing the earthly kingship acknowledged in 1 Samuel 24:20 for David over Israel.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with Acts 13:22
This verse describes God’s removal of Saul and raising David as king due to his heart, yet 1 Samuel 24:20 is within a context where Saul acknowledges David's future rule, showing Saul’s conflict with God's choice.
Acts 13:22: And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the [son] of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 1 Samuel 24:20 might be seen in the broader context of how power and leadership are portrayed in the Bible. In many stories, the ideal qualities of a king include righteousness and divine selection, but sometimes the actions or situations of those chosen by God seem to contradict human expectations of leadership. This could create a tension between divine authority and human ideas of justice and righteousness.