Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 26:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 26:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 26:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, David went to see where King Saul and his army were resting and noticed Saul and his captain, Abner, sleeping in the middle of their camp. David was very brave to do this because Saul was his enemy and wanted to capture him.

1 Samuel 26:5: And David arose, and came to the place where Saul had pitched: and David beheld the place where Saul lay, and Abner the son of Ner, the captain of his host: and Saul lay in the trench, and the people pitched round about him. [trench: or, midst of his carriages]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts 1 Samuel 26:5 where David finds Saul sleeping with the opportunity to kill him but chooses not to violate this commandment.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1-2

These verses emphasize submission to authorities, which contradicts David's act in 1 Samuel 26:5 of approaching the king's camp without permission and with potential for harm.

Romans 13:1-2: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, contradicting David's reaction to finding Saul vulnerable in 1 Samuel 26:5, highlighting a moment of potential triumph over his enemy.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contradicts the potential for harm implied by David's approach to Saul in 1 Samuel 26:5, despite his ultimate choice for mercy.

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

Advises against vengeance, contradicting the opportunity for retribution in 1 Samuel 26:5 when David finds Saul vulnerable and refrains from taking revenge.

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.
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