Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Abigail waited to talk to Nabal because he was too drunk and happy during his big party, like a king's feast. She decided it was better to wait until he was sober the next day.

1 Samuel 25:36: And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal's heart [was] merry within him, for he [was] very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light.

Contradiction with Proverbs 23:21

This verse warns against the dangers of drunkenness and gluttony, while 1 Samuel 25:36 describes Nabal as feasting and drunk.

Proverbs 23:21: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe [a man] with rags.

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:18

Advises not to be drunk with wine, whereas 1 Samuel 25:36 depicts Nabal excessively drunk.

Ephesians 5:18: And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

Contradiction with Galatians 5:21

Lists drunkenness as sinful behavior, contrasting with Nabal's condition in 1 Samuel 25:36.

Galatians 5:21: Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told [you] in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.

Contradiction with Romans 13:13

Encourages living honestly without drunkenness, opposed to Nabal's feasting and drunken state.

Romans 13:13: Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. [honestly: or, decently]

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:1

States wine is a mocker and strong drink is raging, contrasting with Nabal indulging in them during his feast in 1 Samuel 25:36.

Proverbs 20:1: Wine [is] a mocker, strong drink [is] raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
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