Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 25:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 25:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 25:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when David's helpers talked to Nabal, they said everything David asked them to say and then stopped talking. They spoke politely to Nabal because David wanted to ask him for help.

1 Samuel 25:9: And when David's young men came, they spake to Nabal according to all those words in the name of David, and ceased. [ceased: Heb. rested]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger. (Contrasts the negative response encountered by David's messengers with the recommended peaceful approach.)

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with 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; (Contradicts the expectation of reciprocity or retribution exhibited by David's men.)

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 Romans 12:19

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. (Contrasts with any intention of personal vengeance or expectation of repayment from Nabal.)

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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