Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this means that David found out while he was in the wild that Nabal was cutting the wool off his sheep. In simple words, David learned that Nabal was busy with his sheep work.

1 Samuel 25:4: And David heard in the wilderness that Nabal did shear his sheep.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

1 Samuel 25:4 involves David asking for provisions, while Proverbs 25:21 teaches to provide for enemies without expectation.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

In 1 Samuel 25:4, David seeks benefit from Nabal, whereas Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and expect nothing from enemies.

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 Luke 6:30

David's approach suggests a request, yet Luke 6:30 advises to give without expecting to receive back.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.
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