Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:17
This verse advises that a king should not multiply wives, which seems at odds with David taking multiple wives, including Abigail in 1 Samuel 25:43.
Deuteronomy 17:17: Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:4-6
Jesus speaks about the ideal of monogamous marriage, which contradicts the polygamous practice seen in 1 Samuel 25:43 with David taking multiple wives.
Matthew 19:4-6: And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] at the beginning made them male and female,
Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:2
This verse describes the qualifications for bishops, emphasizing being the husband of one wife, which contrasts with David having more than one wife in 1 Samuel 25:43.
1 Timothy 3:2: A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; [of good...: or, modest]
Contradiction with Genesis 2:24
This verse describes the union of one man and one woman, which appears to contradict the practice of taking multiple wives as seen in 1 Samuel 25:43.
Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Paradox #1
1 Samuel 25:43 mentions David taking another wife. A contradiction or inconsistency could arise when comparing this to verses that emphasize monogamy or view polygamy negatively, such as Genesis 2:24, which discusses a man and a woman becoming one flesh, or New Testament teachings advocating for monogamy. This could create a tension between biblical narratives that reflect cultural practices like polygamy and moral teachings that seem to favor monogamy.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction with 1 Samuel 25:43 could relate to the practice of polygamy. In this verse, David takes another wife, which might seem inconsistent with later biblical teachings that emphasize monogamy as the ideal, such as those found in the New Testament. The Bible records instances of polygamy in the Old Testament, but some interpret New Testament texts as promoting monogamy, leading to differing views on marriage practices.
Paradox #3
This verse might raise questions because it mentions a biblical figure taking multiple wives, which can conflict with modern views on monogamy and gender equality. Some people see this as inconsistent with the idea of marriage being between one man and one woman.
Paradox #4
1 Samuel 25:43 mentions that David took Ahinoam of Jezreel as a wife. The contradiction or inconsistency arises when considering other verses like 1 Samuel 27:3 and 1 Samuel 30:5, where both Ahinoam and Abigail are mentioned as David's wives. There could be confusion or conflict about the sequence or number of wives David might have had during this time. This may not have a direct numerical value contradiction but rather concerns the number of his marriages.