Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 24:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 24:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 24:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, David was very respectful to King Saul. Even though Saul was trying to hurt him, David showed kindness and bowed to him.

1 Samuel 24:8: David also arose afterward, and went out of the cave, and cried after Saul, saying, My lord the king. And when Saul looked behind him, David stooped with his face to the earth, and bowed himself.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:26

While 1 Samuel 24:8 portrays David as respecting Saul's authority, this verse suggests not bending to the wicked, which could imply not showing deference to a wrongdoer like Saul.

Proverbs 25:26: A righteous man falling down before the wicked [is as] a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

1 Samuel 24:8 shows David leaving vengeance to God, while this verse encourages not taking vengeance and leaving it to God's wrath.

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 James 4:7

1 Samuel 24:8 depicts David submitting to Saul, a human authority, while this verse instructs to submit only to God, implying a contradiction in the choice of submission.

James 4:7: Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
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