Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 26:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 26:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 26:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, Saul was saying something nice to David, calling him blessed and saying he would do great things. Saul then went back home, and David kept going on his journey.

1 Samuel 26:25: Then Saul said to David, Blessed [be] thou, my son David: thou shalt both do great [things], and also shalt still prevail. So David went on his way, and Saul returned to his place.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9

This verse suggests that the heart is deceitful and wicked, which contrasts with Saul's blessing and acknowledgment of David's goodness in 1 Samuel 26:25.

Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?

Contradiction with Proverbs 26:25

This verse warns about deceptive speech, contrasting Saul's apparently sincere blessing towards David.

Proverbs 26:25: When he speaketh fair, believe him not: for [there are] seven abominations in his heart. [speaketh...: Heb. maketh his voice gracious]

Contradiction with Titus 1:16

This verse speaks about people who profess to know God but deny Him through their actions, contrasting Saul's verbal blessing with his previous actions against David.

Titus 1:16: They profess that they know God; but in works they deny [him], being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. [reprobate: or, void of judgment]

Contradiction with Matthew 7:21

This verse emphasizes that not everyone who vocally honors the Lord will enter the kingdom of heaven, contradicting Saul's verbal blessing and future prophecy regarding David.

Matthew 7:21: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Contradiction with James 3:10

This verse discusses the contradiction of blessing and cursing coming from the same mouth, highlighting Saul's earlier attempts on David's life despite his blessing here.

James 3:10: Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
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