Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse instructs "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts 1 Samuel 28:2, where David aligns with Achish to fight against Israel.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse commands to "Love your enemies," contrasting David's potential fight against his own people in 1 Samuel 28:2.
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 1 John 4:20
It states that someone who loves God must love their brother, conflicting with David's implied readiness in 1 Samuel 28:2 to fight God's people, Israel.
1 John 4:20: If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?
Contradiction with Romans 12:21
It teaches to overcome evil with good, contradicting the alliance with Achish to fight Israelites in 1 Samuel 28:2.
Romans 12:21: Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises to "Trust in the LORD," which contrasts with David’s reliance on Achish’s trust in 1 Samuel 28:2.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with James 4:4
Declares friendship with the world as enmity with God, conflicting with David's close ties with the Philistine leader in 1 Samuel 28:2.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Galatians 5:13
Encourages to serve one another humbly in love, contradicting the intention of fighting against Israel as seen in 1 Samuel 28:2.
Galatians 5:13: For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only [use] not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another.
Paradox #1
1 Samuel 28:2 could be seen as contradictory because, in the broader biblical context, the Israelites, including David, are generally depicted as opposing the Philistines. In this verse, David appears to align himself with the Philistines. This could be seen as conflicting with the usual portrayal of David as a loyal servant of Israel and God.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in 1 Samuel 28:2 is about David's role. Earlier, David is seen as an enemy of the Philistines, but here he seems to be serving them and offering to fight for them. This creates confusion about his allegiance and actions at this point in the story.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in 1 Samuel 28:2 could stem from the fact that David, who is serving the Philistine king Achish, gives the impression of loyalty to an enemy of Israel. This raises questions about allegiance and trust since David is anointed as the future king of Israel but acts in a way that seems to support its enemies. This situation creates a tension between his true loyalties and his actions.