Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 24:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 24:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 24:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, David promised King Saul that he would not hurt him. After that, Saul went back to his house, and David and his friends went to a safe place.

1 Samuel 24:22: And David sware unto Saul. And Saul went home; but David and his men gat them up unto the hold.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 24:22 as it encourages loving and praying for your enemies, while 1 Samuel 24:22 involves making an oath to not harm each other due to fear.

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 Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking personal revenge, contrasting with 1 Samuel 24:22 where personal safety is negotiated due to past hostilities.

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 Deuteronomy 32:35

This verse asserts that vengeance belongs to God, contrasting with the human attempt to dictate terms of peace in 1 Samuel 24:22.

Deuteronomy 32:35: To me [belongeth] vengeance, and recompence; their foot shall slide in [due] time: for the day of their calamity [is] at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

Encourages waiting for the Lord’s deliverance, differing from the mutual agreement for safety based on human promises in 1 Samuel 24:22.

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