Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian teachings, this story shows that God can take care of people who do wrong, like Nabal, without others needing to seek revenge. It teaches that God is just and will do what is right in His own time.

1 Samuel 25:38: And it came to pass about ten days [after], that the LORD smote Nabal, that he died.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes that only the soul who sins shall die, suggesting individual responsibility, whereas 1 Samuel 25:38 attributes Nabal's death to the Lord striking him.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states God does not tempt or cause death by evil, suggesting God does not strike down like in 1 Samuel 25:38.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9

This verse indicates God is patient and not wanting anyone to perish, contradicting the seeming immediacy of Nabal's death in 1 Samuel 25:38.

2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

This verse highlights God's merciful and slow-to-anger nature, contrary to God's action of striking Nabal in 1 Samuel 25:38.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:45

This verse states that God causes the sun to rise on the evil and the good, suggesting a more lenient divine approach compared to 1 Samuel 25:38.

Matthew 5:45: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Paradox #1

This verse could raise questions about divine justice and morality, as it describes a situation where someone dies as a result of what is perceived as divine intervention for wronging another person. The moral conflict might stem from the idea of whether it is just for a life to be taken in such a manner, raising questions about forgiveness, mercy, and the nature of divine retribution.

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