Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 26:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 26:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 26:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David called out loudly to Abner, who was the leader of the army, because he wanted to get his attention. Abner was surprised and asked who was calling out to the king in such a bold way.

1 Samuel 26:14: And David cried to the people, and to Abner the son of Ner, saying, Answerest thou not, Abner? Then Abner answered and said, Who [art] thou [that] criest to the king?

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." - This verse emphasizes gentle responses, contrasting with the loud calls used by David in 1 Samuel 26:14 to provoke confrontation.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." - This verse highlights the virtue of peacemaking, opposing the confrontational approach David uses by loudly calling to the opposing camp.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

"If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." - Encourages living peaceably, which contradicts with David's act of loudly summoning and challenging Saul’s camp.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 1:19

"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath." - Advises prudence and restraint in speech, conflicting with David's choice to loudly call out to provoke a reaction in 1 Samuel 26:14.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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