Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 29:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 29:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 29:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the Philistine leaders did not want David to go with them and fight because they were worried he might cause trouble. So, they asked him to go back home peacefully to avoid upsetting them.

1 Samuel 29:7: Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines. [displease...: Heb. do not evil in the eyes of the lords]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 22:31

Describes God's way as perfect and His word as tried, contrasting with 1 Samuel 29:7 where leaving is based on human fears rather than divine guidance.

2 Samuel 22:31: [As for] God, his way [is] perfect; the word of the LORD [is] tried: he [is] a buckler to all them that trust in him. [tried: or, refined]

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Encourages trusting in the Lord and not leaning on human understanding, conflicting with the reliance on human judgment seen in 1 Samuel 29:7.

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

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:7

Emphasizes being blessed by trusting the Lord, countering the lack of divine trust guidance in the decision-making of 1 Samuel 29:7.

Jeremiah 17:7: Blessed [is] the man that trusteth in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Advises not to fear because God is with you, conflicting with the fear-driven decision in 1 Samuel 29:7.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

Advises not to be anxious but to pray, in contrast to the anxiety-driven departure in 1 Samuel 29:7.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Romans 8:31

Expresses confidence that nothing can stand against those with God, conflicting with the fear of the Philistines' decision in 1 Samuel 29:7.

Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
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