Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Abigail quickly gathered lots of food and gifts to bring to David and his men. She wanted to make peace and keep everyone safe by being kind and generous.

1 Samuel 25:18: Then Abigail made haste, and took two hundred loaves, and two bottles of wine, and five sheep ready dressed, and five measures of parched [corn], and an hundred clusters of raisins, and two hundred cakes of figs, and laid [them] on asses. [clusters: or, lumps]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:19

This verse warns against associating with a talebearer, implying that Abigail's forthcoming interaction to influence David might contradict the caution against being involved in conflicts or gossips.

Proverbs 20:19: He that goeth about [as] a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips. [flattereth: or, enticeth]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving your enemies and praying for those who persecute you, which might contrast with Abigail's preemptive appeasement through a gift, instead of promoting reconciliation through love and prayer.

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 Proverbs 27:6

This indicates that wounds from a friend can be trusted, but the kiss of an enemy is deceitful, which could be seen as conflicting with Abigail's generous offerings, which might be construed as manipulative rather than honest.

Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]

Contradiction with Galatians 1:10

This verse emphasizes serving Christ rather than seeking to appease man, potentially contradicting Abigail’s actions of appeasing David instead of putting trust in God alone for her well-being.

Galatians 1:10: For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
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