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.