Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David asked a man for help to find some people, and the man wanted David to promise that he wouldn’t hurt him. The man said he would help if David promised to keep him safe.

1 Samuel 30:15: And David said to him, Canst thou bring me down to this company? And he said, Swear unto me by God, that thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver me into the hands of my master, and I will bring thee down to this company.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:13

Proverbs 11:13 emphasizes the importance of keeping secrets, whereas 1 Samuel 30:15 shows the Amalekite agreeing to lead David if spared, indicating willingness to disclose information.

Proverbs 11:13: A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. [A talebearer: Heb. He that walketh, being a talebearer]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 20:15

2 Kings 20:15 indicates King Hezekiah showing all his treasures to envoys, which later leads to consequences, contrasting with 1 Samuel 30:15 where the Amalekite ensures his safety before revealing information.

2 Kings 20:15: And he said, What have they seen in thine house? And Hezekiah answered, All [the things] that [are] in mine house have they seen: there is nothing among my treasures that I have not shewed them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Matthew 5:37 advises simplicity and honesty in speech, which contrasts with the negotiation and condition that the man places in 1 Samuel 30:15.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 5:12

James 5:12 cautions against making oaths more significant than a simple yes or no, unlike the negotiation seen in 1 Samuel 30:15.

James 5:12: But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and [your] nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.

Contradiction with Luke 4:12

Luke 4:12, where Jesus says not to test God, contrasts with the servant's conditional aid based on his own safety in 1 Samuel 30:15.

Luke 4:12: And Jesus answering said unto him, It is said, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:14

Proverbs 20:14 describes deception in bargaining as a means to get a better deal, contrasting with the man's straightforward plea for assurance in 1 Samuel 30:15.

Proverbs 20:14: [It is] naught, [it is] naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
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