Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, David listened to the lady and accepted the gifts she brought, telling her to go back home happily because he respected her wishes. This shows David as kind and willing to make peace.

1 Samuel 25:35: So David received of her hand [that] which she had brought him, and said unto her, Go up in peace to thine house; see, I have hearkened to thy voice, and have accepted thy person.

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:4

It advises not to answer a fool, while 1 Samuel 25:35 shows David accepting gifts from Abigail, acting on behalf of her foolish husband.

Proverbs 26:4: Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:9

Suggests that being quick to anger is foolish, contrasting with David's initial wrath before Abigail's intervention in 1 Samuel 25:35.

Ecclesiastes 7:9: Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages loving enemies, whereas 1 Samuel 25:35 involves David preparing to avenge himself before Abigail's appeasement.

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 Romans 12:19

Advises against taking personal vengeance, yet David was ready to take revenge until Abigail's offering in 1 Samuel 25:35.

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 James 1:20

States that human anger does not produce righteousness, contrasting with David's initial anger in the narrative of 1 Samuel 25:35.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.
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