Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David told his soldiers to get ready for a fight by putting on their swords. Four hundred of them followed David, while two hundred stayed behind to take care of their supplies and belongings.

1 Samuel 25:13: And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

1 Samuel 25:13 describes taking up arms for potential violence, while Matthew 5:39 advises against resisting evil and promotes turning the other cheek instead.

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

1 Samuel 25:13 involves preparing for personal vengeance, whereas Romans 12:19 teaches to leave vengeance to God.

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 Exodus 14:14

In 1 Samuel 25:13, David prepares for battle, yet in Exodus 14:14, the Lord promises to fight for you while encouraging stillness.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

1 Samuel 25:13 shows intent to repay with sword and battle, but Proverbs 20:22 advises not to repay evil and to wait for deliverance from the Lord.

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

Contradiction with James 1:20

While 1 Samuel 25:13 involves the wrathful decision to arm for potential conflict, James 1:20 mentions that human anger does not produce the righteousness of God.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Paradox #1

1 Samuel 25:13 presents a situation where David and his men prepare for potential violence by arming themselves. Some might see a conflict between this action and later teachings in the Bible that promote peace and forgiveness, such as those found in the New Testament. This could raise questions about the consistency of the message regarding the use of force versus advocating for peace.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the use of violence or readiness to fight as a solution to a problem. It might conflict with other teachings in the Bible that promote peace or turning the other cheek. Some might see this approach as inconsistent with the overarching message of love and reconciliation found in other parts of the Bible.

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