Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel, the enemies took the women from the town but did not hurt anyone. Instead, they kept everyone safe and took them somewhere else.

1 Samuel 30:2: And had taken the women captives, that [were] therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried [them] away, and went on their way.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

This verse commands "eye for eye" justice, while 1 Samuel 30:2 shows a situation where no physical harm is done.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse teaches to "turn the other cheek," whereas 1 Samuel 30:2 involves pursuing and retaliating against captors.

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 Luke 6:27

Teaches love your enemies, contrasting with pursuing attackers in 1 Samuel 30:2.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises against taking personal revenge, contrary to the pursuit seen in 1 Samuel 30:2.

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 25:21-22

Encourages feeding your enemy, conflicting with 1 Samuel 30:2's focus on recovering goods.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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