Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Jesus teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, contrasting with the retributive justice implied in rewarding righteousness and punishing wickedness in 1 Samuel 26:23.
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 12:17
Paul advises not to repay evil for evil, which contradicts the idea of recompensing being based on one's actions as suggested in 1 Samuel 26:23.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
Advises to feed your enemy if they are hungry, which contrasts with the idea of repaying according to one’s righteousness and faithfulness in 1 Samuel 26:23.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Luke 6:27-29
Jesus instructs to turn the other cheek, which opposes the notion of reward and retribution found in 1 Samuel 26:23.
Luke 6:27-29: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9
Encourages not repaying evil for evil or insult for insult, but rather blessing, which contrasts with the idea of reward and punishment based on one's actions in 1 Samuel 26:23.
1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
Paradox #1
The possible contradiction could be about how God rewards people. In some parts of the Bible, it seems like God rewards good behavior with immediate blessings, while in other parts, bad things happen to good people. This might seem inconsistent when trying to understand how and when God chooses to reward people for doing good.
Paradox #2
1 Samuel 26:23 highlights the idea of the Lord rewarding righteousness and faithfulness. A potential contradiction could arise from the fact that other parts of the Bible describe God showing mercy and favor to those who are not righteous or faithful. This might seem inconsistent because it suggests that God's blessings can be both conditional on one's behavior and unconditional, given freely regardless of personal righteousness.