Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Saul, who was Michal's dad and a king, gave her to another man named Phalti, even though she was already married to David. This shows that Saul sometimes made decisions that weren't fair to David.

1 Samuel 25:44: But Saul had given Michal his daughter, David's wife, to Phalti the son of Laish, which [was] of Gallim. [Phalti: also called, Phaltiel]

Contradiction with Genesis 2:24

This verse emphasizes the union of a man and his wife as "one flesh," suggesting a lifelong, exclusive commitment, which contrasts with 1 Samuel 25:44 where Saul gave Michal, David's wife, to another man.

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.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:6

This verse states that what God has joined together, let no man separate, opposing Saul's action of separating David and Michal as seen in 1 Samuel 25:44.

Matthew 19:6: Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Contradiction with Mark 10:9

Similar to Matthew 19:6, it reinforces the sanctity and permanence of marriage, which is contradicted by the dissolution in 1 Samuel 25:44.

Mark 10:9: What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11

These verses instruct that a wife should not depart from her husband and vice versa, contrasting the separation enacted in 1 Samuel 25:44.

1 Corinthians 7:10-11: And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband:

Contradiction with Malachi 2:16

This verse indicates God's disapproval of divorce, conflicting with Saul's decision in giving Michal to another man in 1 Samuel 25:44.

Malachi 2:16: For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for [one] covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. [that he...: or, if he hate her, put her away] [putting...: Heb. to put away]

Contradiction with Ephesians 5:31

This verse reiterates the union of man and wife becoming "one flesh," in contradiction to the marital separation seen in 1 Samuel 25:44.

Ephesians 5:31: For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
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