Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about a very rich man who lived in a place called Maon but had his big farm and lots of animals in a place called Carmel. The man was busy cutting the wool from his many sheep, which is like giving them a haircut to get the wool.

1 Samuel 25:2: And [there was] a man in Maon, whose possessions [were] in Carmel; and the man [was] very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. [possessions: or, business]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:16

1 Samuel 25:2 describes the wealth of the man from Maon, while Proverbs 15:16 states that having little with the fear of the Lord is better than great wealth, highlighting a contrast between material riches and spiritual value.

Proverbs 15:16: Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

1 Samuel 25:2 depicts the riches of Nabal, whereas Matthew 6:19-21 advises against laying up treasures on earth, thus contrasting earthly wealth with heavenly priorities.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

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