Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse talks about sharing gifts with friends and neighbors in different towns. It shows that being kind and generous to others is important.

1 Samuel 30:29: And to [them] which [were] in Rachal, and to [them] which [were] in the cities of the Jerahmeelites, and to [them] which [were] in the cities of the Kenites,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Samuel 30:29 describes an act of giving to allies, while Matthew 5:44 emphasizes loving and blessing enemies, suggesting a broader approach to relationships rather than focusing only on allies.

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 Luke 6:27-28

1 Samuel 30:29 involves interaction with allies, while Luke 6:27-28 emphasizes doing good and praying for enemies, which extends beyond the selective giving to friends.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21

This proverb advocates for feeding and providing for an enemy in need, in contrast to 1 Samuel 30:29, where the focus is on supporting allies and not addressing relationships with adversaries.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Paul instructs to feed a hungry enemy, implying a contradiction with the ally-focused sharing in 1 Samuel 30:29, where the context is limited to friendly relations.

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.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses call for returning your enemy's stray animals and aiding him, arguably a contradiction to the act of support in 1 Samuel 30:29 directed towards allies only.

Exodus 23:4-5: 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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