Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when Abigail met David, she quickly got off her donkey and showed great respect by bowing down to him. This showed that Abigail was humble and wanted to keep peace with David.

1 Samuel 25:23: And when Abigail saw David, she hasted, and lighted off the ass, and fell before David on her face, and bowed herself to the ground,

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse emphasizes a soft answer turning away wrath, contrasting with the immediate, humble actions taken in 1 Samuel 25:23 without spoken words.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:23

States that the poor use entreaties which contrasts with the dignified and immediate prostration seen in 1 Samuel 25:23.

Proverbs 18:23: The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Encourages turning the other cheek, while in 1 Samuel 25:23, Abigail's response is proactive submission, not passive endurance.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advocates leaving vengeance to God, a different approach compared to the proactive reconciliation demonstrated in 1 Samuel 25:23.

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 Acts 5:29

Advocates obeying God rather than men, potentially contradicting the immediate act of submission to man in 1 Samuel 25:23.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
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