Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 26:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 26:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 26:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, David sent some of his helpers to secretly find out if King Saul had really come to the place. They found out that Saul was truly there, just like they thought.

1 Samuel 26:4: David therefore sent out spies, and understood that Saul was come in very deed.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

1 Samuel 26:4 involves action being taken to gather intelligence, while in Exodus 14:14, reliance is solely on the Lord to fight for you.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Samuel 26:4 involves seeking information on an enemy, whereas Matthew 5:44 advises to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

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

In 1 Samuel 26:4, David takes steps regarding dealing with Saul, but Romans 12:19 advises against personal vengeance.

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

Proverbs advises to wait for the Lord and not repay evil, whereas 1 Samuel 26:4 involves actively seeking information to confront a situation.

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

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

It says not to repay evil with evil, whereas 1 Samuel 26:4 shows a proactive approach to a conflict situation.

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.

Contradiction with James 1:20

Human anger does not accomplish God's righteousness, yet 1 Samuel 26:4 is part of an approach involving confrontation.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Advises trust in the Lord rather than leaning on your own understanding, whereas 1 Samuel 26:4 involves personal strategy and action.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Focuses on being strong and courageous with reliance on God's presence, contrasting with the human strategy evident in 1 Samuel 26:4.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.
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