Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 24:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 24:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 24:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David felt bad in his heart after he secretly cut a piece of King Saul's robe. He realized it was wrong to do something like that to the king, even if no one else knew.

1 Samuel 24:5: And it came to pass afterward, that David's heart smote him, because he had cut off Saul's skirt.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

"Eye for eye, tooth for tooth" teaches retribution and contrasts with David's remorse for cutting Saul’s robe, indicating mercy.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus states "resist not evil" and suggests turning the other cheek, aligning with David's remorse but differing in confronting wrongdoing.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

"Avenge not yourselves” aligns with David’s remorse, suggesting leaving vengeance to God, but challenges the initial action against Saul.

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 20:22

"Say not thou, I will recompense evil” promotes leaving justice to God, contrasting with David's initial deed.

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

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

"Thou shalt not avenge" connects with showing mercy like David, yet counteracts the act of vengeance, despite David’s remorse following it.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Paradox #1

1 Samuel 24:5 describes an incident where David feels guilty for cutting a piece of King Saul's robe because Saul was the anointed king chosen by God. A potential doctrinal conflict arises with the idea of respecting God's anointed leaders versus taking action against them when they are doing wrong. In other parts of the Bible, figures are encouraged to stand up against unjust leadership. This creates a tension between respecting authority and opposing unrighteous actions.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in 1 Samuel 24:5 could involve the internal struggle between respecting God's anointed leader and taking personal revenge. David feels guilty for even considering harming King Saul, despite Saul's pursuit to harm him. The conflict is between acting on personal emotions and adhering to moral principles of respect and restraint.

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