Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, when David saw the two hundred men who were too tired to continue, he went to them and greeted them kindly. This shows us that being kind and caring to everyone, even those who can't do as much as others, is important.

1 Samuel 30:21: And David came to the two hundred men, which were so faint that they could not follow David, whom they had made also to abide at the brook Besor: and they went forth to meet David, and to meet the people that [were] with him: and when David came near to the people, he saluted them. [saluted...: or, asked them how they did]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving and doing good to enemies, which contradicts the actions of exclusion in 1 Samuel 30:21.

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 Galatians 6:2

This verse urges bearing one another's burdens, whereas 1 Samuel 30:21 shows a lack of support for certain men.

Galatians 6:2: Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

Contradiction with Philippians 2:4

It promotes looking out for the interests of others, contrary to the self-centered attitude shown in 1 Samuel 30:21.

Philippians 2:4: Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

Contradiction with Romans 14:19

Advocates for peace and mutual edification, conflicting with the division seen in 1 Samuel 30:21.

Romans 14:19: Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

The command to do unto others as you would have them do unto you contrasts with the exclusion seen in 1 Samuel 30:21.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
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