Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 26:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 26:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 26:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David moved far away to a hill to keep a safe distance from King Saul. David wanted to stay safe and make sure there was room between him and the king's army.

1 Samuel 26:13: Then David went over to the other side, and stood on the top of an hill afar off; a great space [being] between them:

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." - Contradicts the potential for confrontation implied in the interaction at a distance in 1 Samuel 26:13.

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 idea of maintaining a distance from an enemy rather than engaging with kindness or prayer.

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 Matthew 18:15

"Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother." - Contradicts the lack of direct, private confrontation implied in speaking from a distance in 1 Samuel 26:13.

Matthew 18:15: Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
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