Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 27:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 27:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 27:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, when King Achish asked David where he went, David didn't tell the truth and said he attacked places in Judah. This was to make Achish think David was on his side, even though David was protecting his own people.

1 Samuel 27:10: And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites. [Whither...: or, Did you not make a road, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

This verse states that lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, contradicting 1 Samuel 27:10 where David deceives Achish.

Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

This verse commands not to bear false witness, conflicting with David's deception in 1 Samuel 27:10.

Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Advises against lying to one another, contrary to David’s actions in 1 Samuel 27:10.

Colossians 3:9: Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

Contradiction with Ephesians 4:25

Urges speaking truth with neighbors, contrasting the falsehood in 1 Samuel 27:10.

Ephesians 4:25: Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Contradiction with Psalm 101:7

Declares that no one who practices deceit will dwell in the Lord's house, in opposition to David’s deceitfulness in 1 Samuel 27:10.

Psalm 101:7: He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. [shall not tarry: Heb. shall not be established]

Paradox #1

The potential doctrinal inconsistency might arise from the ethical question of honesty, as the verse involves David being deceptive about his actions. This could conflict with the biblical teaching that promotes truthfulness, raising questions about whether such behavior is justified.

Paradox #2

1 Samuel 27:10 could present a contradiction or inconsistency because it mentions David misleading Achish about his raids. David claims he raided the enemies of Israel, but he actually attacked other groups. This may seem contradictory to the later portrayal of David as a morally upright king, suggesting a complexity in his character and actions.

Paradox #3

This verse involves deception, as David tells Achish different information than what actually occurred. The moral conflict here is about honesty versus deceit, questioning whether it is acceptable to lie for personal or strategic gain.

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