Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 24:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 24:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 24:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, King Saul is asking David to promise that he won't hurt Saul's family or erase his family's name. Saul wants to make sure David will be kind and not try to get rid of his family in the future.

1 Samuel 24:21: Swear now therefore unto me by the LORD, that thou wilt not cut off my seed after me, and that thou wilt not destroy my name out of my father's house.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse commands to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, which contrasts with Saul seeking David's assurance not to harm his descendants in 1 Samuel 24:21.

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 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," while 1 Samuel 24:21 implies a history of violence and potential future harm between Saul's house and David.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse instructs not to seek vengeance, contradicting the fear of retribution seen in Saul's plea for mercy from David in 1 Samuel 24:21.

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 Proverbs 25:21

Similar to Romans 12:20, this verse advises to feed your enemy if he is hungry, which contrasts with the underlying enmity and distrust in 1 Samuel 24:21.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This passage suggests waiting for the Lord's deliverance rather than seeking assurances of safety through human promises, as Saul does in 1 Samuel 24:21.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instructs not to repay evil for evil, contrasting with the need for an oath from David not to retaliate as expressed in 1 Samuel 24:21.

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.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Commands to love your enemies, contrasting the distrust and need for assurances expressed by Saul in 1 Samuel 24:21.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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