Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David felt frustrated and hurt because he had been kind and protected someone’s belongings, but in return, the person was mean to him. David thought it wasn’t fair that his good deeds were rewarded with unkindness.

1 Samuel 25:21: Now David had said, Surely in vain have I kept all that this [fellow] hath in the wilderness, so that nothing was missed of all that [pertained] unto him: and he hath requited me evil for good.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

In 1 Samuel 25:21, David plans to take revenge on Nabal, whereas Exodus 14:14 teaches that the Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Romans 12:19 instructs not to take revenge but to leave it to God's wrath, contradicting David's intention to repay Nabal's evil in 1 Samuel 25:21.

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 20:22

This verse advises against saying, "I will repay evil," instructing to wait for the Lord, contrasting David's motivation for revenge in 1 Samuel 25:21.

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

Paradox #1

The contradiction in the situation described might be about seeking revenge versus showing restraint. The character thinks about taking revenge for being treated badly, but this can conflict with moral teachings of forgiveness and mercy. It highlights the struggle between acting on anger and choosing a more compassionate response.

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