Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse is about David asking for kindness and help from someone after his men have been friendly and respectful. David wants them to share what they can because it's a happy time and he's been nice to them.

1 Samuel 25:8: Ask thy young men, and they will shew thee. Wherefore let the young men find favour in thine eyes: for we come in a good day: give, I pray thee, whatsoever cometh to thine hand unto thy servants, and to thy son David.

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

This verse encourages giving to every man that asks, which contrasts with the idea of David's men needing to humbly request provisions in 1 Samuel 25:8.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:27

Advises not withholding good from those to whom it is due, contrasting with the need to ask and hope for benevolence in 1 Samuel 25:8.

Proverbs 3:27: Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do [it]. [them...: Heb. the owners thereof]

Contradiction with James 2:15-16

Encourages providing for others' needs if they lack, while in 1 Samuel 25:8, David's men approach the wealthy Nabal for provisions.

James 2:15-16: If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,

Contradiction with Acts 20:35

Stresses the importance of giving rather than receiving, which contrasts with David's men asking for provisions in 1 Samuel 25:8.

Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Contradiction with 2 Thessalonians 3:10

States that if anyone is not willing to work, neither should they eat, which contrasts with David's men seeking provisions without direct work.

2 Thessalonians 3:10: For even when we were with you, this we commanded you, that if any would not work, neither should he eat.
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