Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 27:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 27:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 27:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, King Achish thought David had made his own people in Israel really mad at him. Because of this, Achish believed David would be his helper forever.

1 Samuel 27:12: And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever. [utterly...: Heb. to stink]

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22

1 Samuel 27:12 depicts Achish trusting David, but Proverbs 12:22 highlights the value of truth, clashing with the deceit occurring in David's heart.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 20:16

1 Samuel 27:12 implies deceit, which is in contradiction to the commandment against bearing false witness found in Exodus 20:16.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

David relied on deception with Achish, contradicting Proverbs 3:5-6, which advises trust in the Lord rather than one's own understanding.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Colossians 3:9

Paul's instruction in Colossians to avoid lying contradicts the implication of deceit in 1 Samuel 27:12.

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

Contradiction with 1 John 2:21

This New Testament teaching about truth contradicts the underlying deceit in 1 Samuel 27:12.

1 John 2:21: I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

Paradox #1

1 Samuel 27:12 could present a potential contradiction due to the actions of David, who deceives the Philistine king Achish. The contradiction arises with biblical teachings that emphasize honesty and integrity, such as the commandment against bearing false witness. David's deception might seem at odds with these teachings, leading to questions about the consistency of moral standards in different biblical contexts.

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