Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 29:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 29:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 29:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David is asking Achish, a king he had been living with, why he can’t go and help fight in the battle. David wants to show that he has been a good helper and friend to Achish, and he is confused about why he can't join the fight.

1 Samuel 29:8: And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king? [with...: Heb. before thee]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages love towards enemies, whereas in 1 Samuel 29:8, David is questioning being treated as an enemy.

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 Proverbs 25:21

This verse advises feeding an enemy, while 1 Samuel 29:8 shows a scenario where David doesn't want to be seen as going against his own people.

Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Similar to Proverbs 25:21, this verse talks about helping your enemy, in contrast to 1 Samuel 29:8, where David is seen as a potential adversary.

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 encourage aiding even an enemy's lost animal, whereas in 1 Samuel 29:8, the focus is on David's loyalty during a misunderstanding of enmity.

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.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse commands to do good to those who hate you, contrasting David's defensive stance in 1 Samuel 29:8.

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