Contradiction with Exodus 21:12
This verse states that anyone who strikes a man so that he dies shall be put to death, whereas 1 Samuel 26:11 advocates not laying a hand against the Lord's anointed.
Exodus 21:12: He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
Contradiction with Romans 13:4
This verse endorses the authority as a terror to bad conduct and as an avenger to carry out God's wrath on the wrongdoer, while 1 Samuel 26:11 shows David refraining from harming Saul.
Romans 13:4: For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to [execute] wrath upon him that doeth evil.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:13
This verse instructs to show no pity but to purge the guilt of innocent blood, in contrast to 1 Samuel 26:11 where David spares Saul's life.
Deuteronomy 19:13: Thine eye shall not pity him, but thou shalt put away [the guilt of] innocent blood from Israel, that it may go well with thee.
Contradiction with Numbers 35:19
This verse commands the avenger of blood to put the murderer to death, but in 1 Samuel 26:11, David chooses not to kill Saul.
Numbers 35:19: The revenger of blood himself shall slay the murderer: when he meeteth him, he shall slay him.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:33
This verse depicts Samuel executing Agag, contrasting with David's decision to spare his enemy in 1 Samuel 26:11.
1 Samuel 15:33: And Samuel said, As thy sword hath made women childless, so shall thy mother be childless among women. And Samuel hewed Agag in pieces before the LORD in Gilgal.
Contradiction with Joshua 11:20
This verse discusses the hardening of hearts to offer no quarter in battle, while 1 Samuel 26:11 reveals mercy in not harming Saul.
Joshua 11:20: For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, [and] that they might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 10:11
This verse shows Jehu executing all remaining in Ahab’s household, unlike David who refrains from killing Saul in 1 Samuel 26:11.
2 Kings 10:11: So Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his kinsfolks, and his priests, until he left him none remaining. [kinsfolks: or, acquaintance]
Contradiction with Judges 8:20-21
This verse shows Gideon ordering the killing of kings, contrasting with David’s choice in 1 Samuel 26:11 to not kill.
Judges 8:20-21: And he said unto Jether his firstborn, Up, [and] slay them. But the youth drew not his sword: for he feared, because he [was] yet a youth.
Contradiction with Leviticus 24:17
This verse demands whoever takes a human life shall be put to death, while, in contrast, David opts not to lay his hand on Saul in 1 Samuel 26:11.
Leviticus 24:17: And he that killeth any man shall surely be put to death. [killeth...: Heb. smiteth the life of a man]
Contradiction with Psalm 137:9
This verse mentions the blessing of dashing little ones against rocks, whereas 1 Samuel 26:11 emphasizes sparing Saul’s life.
Psalm 137:9: Happy [shall he be], that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. [the stones: Heb. the rock]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this situation could be that even though the character has the chance to harm an enemy and it might seem justified, they choose not to because of their respect for a higher authority or principle. This can be seen as inconsistent with the common expectation of self-defense or retaliation when threatened.