Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, David asked his helpers to go and talk to a man named Nabal to say hello from David and wish him good things. David wanted Nabal to know that he came in peace and meant no harm.

1 Samuel 25:5: And David sent out ten young men, and David said unto the young men, Get you up to Carmel, and go to Nabal, and greet him in my name: [greet...: Heb. ask him in my name of peace]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and do good to them, which contradicts sending messengers for conflict.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

This suggests feeding your enemy if they are hungry, contrasting with the idea of confrontation.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Encourages overcoming evil with good, differing from responding to offense as portrayed in Samuel.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Advises loving your enemies and blessing those who curse you, conflicting with intentions of potential force or demands.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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