Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 29:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 29:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 29:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about a time when two groups, the Philistines and the Israelites, got ready for battle against each other, with the Philistines gathering at a place called Aphek and the Israelites setting up by a spring in Jezreel. It's like two teams getting ready to play a big game, each on their side of the field.

1 Samuel 29:1: Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a fountain which [is] in Jezreel.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse advises to love your enemies, which contradicts the scene of confrontation and exclusion of David from the battle in 1 Samuel 29:1.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse promotes living peaceably with all men, contrasting the preparation for battle and conflict in 1 Samuel 29:1.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse praises peacemakers, which is in opposition to the impending conflict in the gathering of armies in 1 Samuel 29:1.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:20

This verse states if someone claims to love God yet hates his brother, he is a liar, which contradicts the hostile intentions of the armies in 1 Samuel 29:1.

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 Proverbs 16:7

This verse explains that when a person's ways please the Lord, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them, contrasting with the battle preparations in 1 Samuel 29:1.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
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