Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 24:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 24:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 24:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Samuel, David tells his friends that he must not hurt the king because the king is chosen by God, and it would be wrong to harm someone God has picked. David wants to respect God's choice and not do anything bad to the king.

1 Samuel 24:6: And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he [is] the anointed of the LORD.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 24:6 by emphasizing that all authority is established by God and should be submitted to, suggesting any leader is appointed by divine will.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This contradicts 1 Samuel 24:6 by suggesting obedience to God over human authority when commands conflict with divine will, implying defiance, not respect, in some cases.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Exodus 1:17

The actions of the midwives defying Pharaoh contradict the respect for anointed leaders shown in 1 Samuel 24:6, suggesting disobedience to unjust authority is righteous.

Exodus 1:17: But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:2-3

This verse implies following the teachings of leaders, but not their actions if they contradict God's righteousness, opposing the idea of unwavering respect in 1 Samuel 24:6.

Matthew 23:2-3: Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:

Contradiction with Hosea 8:4

This verse suggests that leaders not appointed by God can be rejected, contradicting the automatic respect for the Lord's anointed presented in 1 Samuel 24:6.

Hosea 8:4: They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this context could be the idea of showing respect and refraining from harming someone who is doing wrong or leading poorly. While the verse emphasizes respect for authority, it may conflict with situations where moral action might require challenging or standing against wrongdoing, even if it's an authority figure. This could create tension between respecting authority and addressing justice or ethical issues.

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