Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 26:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 26:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 26:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, King Saul's guards made a big mistake by not protecting him while he was sleeping, and because of this, they could get into big trouble. Someone took the king's spear and water as proof, showing that the guards weren’t careful enough.

1 Samuel 26:16: This thing [is] not good that thou hast done. [As] the LORD liveth, ye [are] worthy to die, because ye have not kept your master, the LORD'S anointed. And now see where the king's spear [is], and the cruse of water that [was] at his bolster. [worthy to die: Heb. the sons of death]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill." contradicts 1 Samuel 26:16 as David criticizes Abner for not protecting Saul from an attempt on his life, implying it would have been justified to kill.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

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 1 Samuel 26:16 as David reproaches Abner for not killing an enemy.

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." contradicts 1 Samuel 26:16 where personal protection was prioritized over divine justice.

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.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

"Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee." contradicts 1 Samuel 26:16 where David emphasizes a missed opportunity to punish Saul's potential assailants instead of relying on divine deliverance.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
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