Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, everything that was taken from David and his people was returned, including all the people and things. This shows that God helped David get back everything they lost.

1 Samuel 30:19: And there was nothing lacking to them, neither small nor great, neither sons nor daughters, neither spoil, nor any [thing] that they had taken to them: David recovered all.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises to turn the other cheek, which contrasts with 1 Samuel 30:19's theme of total recovery and retaliation.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

This verse suggests not to repay evil for evil, contradicting the action taken by David in 1 Samuel 30:19.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

This verse teaches not to seek revenge or repay others, opposing the recovery efforts in 1 Samuel 30:19.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29-30

Instructs to give to others even if they take from you, conflicting with the complete reclaiming of possessions in 1 Samuel 30:19.

Luke 6:29-30: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4

Encourages returning lost belongings to your enemy, which is different from the complete reclamation of goods described in 1 Samuel 30:19.

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