Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, Abigail was being very brave and smart by sending her servants ahead to help, but she didn't tell her husband Nabal because he might try to stop her from doing the right thing.

1 Samuel 25:19: And she said unto her servants, Go on before me; behold, I come after you. But she told not her husband Nabal.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse emphasizes a gentle answer turning away wrath, which contrasts with Abigail's decision to act in 1 Samuel 25:19 without speaking to her husband Nabal, potentially escalating conflict.

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

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:22

Advises wives to submit to their own husbands, contradicting Abigail’s independent action without Nabal’s knowledge in 1 Samuel 25:19.

Ephesians 5:22: Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:34

This verse suggests women should be silent and submissive, which contradicts Abigail’s proactive approach in 1 Samuel 25:19.

1 Corinthians 14:34: Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but [they are commanded] to be under obedience, as also saith the law.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

It prohibits a woman from exercising authority over a man, in contrast to how Abigail took action and made decisions on behalf of her household in 1 Samuel 25:19.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.
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