Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 26:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 26:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 26:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Samuel, the author of the book, King Saul set up his camp on a hill, but David stayed hidden in the wild lands. David saw that Saul was coming to find him there.

1 Samuel 26:3: And Saul pitched in the hill of Hachilah, which [is] before Jeshimon, by the way. But David abode in the wilderness, and he saw that Saul came after him into the wilderness.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

It states that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, contradicting how David is pursued by Saul despite being a man after God's own heart in 1 Samuel 26:3.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages to love enemies and bless those who curse you, contrasting with the hostility from Saul towards David in 1 Samuel 26:3.

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 12:18

Advises to live peaceably with all men if possible, while 1 Samuel 26:3 describes a scenario of conflict and pursuit.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 37:32-33

Assures that the Lord will not leave the righteous to fall into the hands of the wicked, which contrasts with Saul's continued pursuit of David in 1 Samuel 26:3.

Psalm 37:32-33: The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him.
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