Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book 1 Samuel, this verse shows that David, a leader chosen by God, was strong and brave in battles. It tells how David won a fight against his enemies, and all of them ran away except for a few who escaped on camels.

1 Samuel 30:17: And David smote them from the twilight even unto the evening of the next day: and there escaped not a man of them, save four hundred young men, which rode upon camels, and fled. [the next...: Heb. their morrow]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17

Contradicts by commanding the Israelites to destroy all inhabitants of certain cities, while 1 Samuel 30:17 highlights the sparing of some Amalekites.

Deuteronomy 20:16-17: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by instructing to love enemies and pray for those who persecute you, whereas 1 Samuel 30:17 depicts David attacking the Amalekites.

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 Exodus 20:13

Contradicts with the commandment "Thou shalt not kill," whilst 1 Samuel 30:17 involves killing the Amalekites.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Contradicts by advising not to take vengeance, whereas 1 Samuel 30:17 involves exacting vengeance on the Amalekites.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Contradicts by advising not to rejoice when your enemy falls, while 1 Samuel 30:17 describes the defeat of the Amalekites.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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