Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, David gathered all the animals and said they were his reward for winning the battle. This shows that David got to keep the things he found after being very brave and strong.

1 Samuel 30:20: And David took all the flocks and the herds, [which] they drave before those [other] cattle, and said, This [is] David's spoil.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

"Thou shalt not steal." contradicts with taking spoils as described in 1 Samuel 30:20.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

"Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again." contrasts with the gathering of spoils described in 1 Samuel 30:20.

Luke 6:30: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask [them] not again.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"But I say unto you, Love your enemies..." is contrary to the act of defeating enemies and taking spoils as described in 1 Samuel 30:20.

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 Romans 12:20

"Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink..." contrasts with the act of destroying enemies and taking their goods as described in 1 Samuel 30:20.

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.

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be related to the idea of taking spoils of war, which could be seen as conflicting with principles of peace and fairness. The act of claiming possessions after a conflict might raise questions about the morality of benefiting from violence or the suffering of others.

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