Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 28:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 28:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 28:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, the Philistines were getting ready to fight against Israel, and their leader, Achish, told David that he and his soldiers would join him in the battle. This shows that even though David was from Israel, he was asked to fight with the Philistines because he was living with them at that time.

1 Samuel 28:1: And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Samuel 28:1 describes preparations for battle, while Matthew 5:44 teaches to love enemies and do good to those who hate 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

1 Samuel 28:1 involves a plan for revenge in battle, whereas Romans 12:19 instructs to leave vengeance to God.

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 Exodus 20:13

1 Samuel 28:1 involves war and potential killing, contradicting the commandment in Exodus 20:13, which says "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

1 Samuel 28:1 speaks of impending war, whereas Isaiah 2:4 envisions a future where nations do not learn war anymore.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

1 Samuel 28:1 discusses preparing for battle; in contrast, Matthew 26:52 advises that those who take the sword will perish by the sword.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
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