Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Nabal is being rude and doesn't care about David. He thinks David is just like any other runaway servant.

1 Samuel 25:10: And Nabal answered David's servants, and said, Who [is] David? and who [is] the son of Jesse? there be many servants now a days that break away every man from his master.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

This verse states that with pride comes shame, which contradicts the prideful and dismissive attitude of Nabal in 1 Samuel 25:10.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse emphasizes that a soft answer turns away wrath, which contradicts the harsh response of Nabal.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love and bless your enemies, which is in contradiction to Nabal's hostile treatment of David's men in 1 Samuel 25:10.

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 James 4:6

This verse notes that God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble, contradicting Nabal's prideful behavior.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:33

This verse highlights that humility comes before honor, contradicting Nabal's lack of humility in his response to David's men.

Proverbs 15:33: The fear of the LORD [is] the instruction of wisdom; and before honour [is] humility.
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