Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 26:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 26:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 26:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse shows that King Saul recognized David's voice and called him "my son," which means he cared for David. David responded respectfully, calling Saul "my lord, O king," even though Saul had been chasing him.

1 Samuel 26:17: And Saul knew David's voice, and said, [Is] this thy voice, my son David? And David said, [It is] my voice, my lord, O king.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse states "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the theme of warfare and killing surrounding the interactions between Saul and David.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Mathew 5:44

This verse advises to "love your enemies," contrasting with the hostility between Saul and David.

Mathew 5:44:

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

Advises feeding your enemy if he is hungry, conflicting with the ongoing enmity depicted in 1 Samuel 26.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

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