Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 29:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 29:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 29:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Samuel, the leaders of the Philistines were upset and didn't trust David, so they told him to go home instead of fighting with them because they were worried he might turn against them during the battle.

1 Samuel 29:4: And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an adversary to us: for wherewith should he reconcile himself unto his master? [should it] not [be] with the heads of these men?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse states that when a man's ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, which contradicts the enmity shown in 1 Samuel 29:4.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies, which contrasts with the Philistines' distrust and enmity towards David in 1 Samuel 29:4.

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 12:20

This verse advises to feed and provide for your enemy if they are hungry or thirsty, contradicting the rejection and suspicion towards David in 1 Samuel 29:4.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses advocate for returning lost possessions and helping an enemy's struggling animal, which differs from the hostile attitude displayed in 1 Samuel 29:4.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction or conflict in the context of this verse could be related to the themes of trust and loyalty. It presents a scenario where someone who previously fought against a group is now seeking to join them, highlighting a tension between forgiveness and past actions. The challenge could be in balancing the idea of giving someone a second chance with the need to protect oneself from possible betrayal.

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