Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet Samuel, this verse means that someone named Nabal is causing trouble, and people can't talk to him because he is rude and unkind. So, Nabal's servants worry that something bad might happen to everyone in his home.

1 Samuel 25:17: Now therefore know and consider what thou wilt do; for evil is determined against our master, and against all his household: for he [is such] a son of Belial, that [a man] cannot speak to him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 25:17, where the focus is on preparing for potential harm due to Nabal's actions, whereas Proverbs emphasizes calming conflict with gentle words.

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

Contradiction with 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." This verse contradicts the approach in 1 Samuel 25:17 of bracing for retribution rather than showing love and kindness towards adversaries.

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 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." This verse advises against taking actions in anticipation of vengeance, which contrasts with the warning in 1 Samuel 25:17 about impending danger.

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 16:7

"When a man's ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him." This suggests that pleasing God leads to peace even with enemies, contradicting the trepidation in 1 Samuel 25:17 about David's potential violent response.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee." This advocates for kindness to enemies, contrasting with the fear of a violent outcome in 1 Samuel 25:17.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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