Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:30

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

According to the author of 1 Samuel, this verse is about sharing gifts and making sure everyone, even those in different towns, gets something nice. It shows the importance of being kind and generous to others.

1 Samuel 30:30: And to [them] which [were] in Hormah, and to [them] which [were] in Chorashan, and to [them] which [were] in Athach,

Contradiction with Genesis 18:20-21

This verse speaks of Sodom and Gomorrah's sin being investigated by God, suggesting divine retribution, which contrasts with the inclusion and sharing in David's victory in 1 Samuel 30.

Genesis 18:20-21: And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous;

Contradiction with Exodus 21:23-25

Describes the law of retaliation, contrasting with David's merciful distribution of spoils in 1 Samuel 30.

Exodus 21:23-25: And if [any] mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Commands love for neighbors as oneself, potentially conflicting with the tribal favoritism seen in earlier verses of 1 Samuel 30.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:21

Similar to Exodus 21:23-25, it describes the principle of "an eye for an eye," which may contrast with the resolution of disputes in 1 Samuel 30.

Deuteronomy 19:21: And thine eye shall not pity; [but] life [shall go] for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises kindness to enemies, which contrasts with the martial context and distribution of war spoils in 1 Samuel 30.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:38-39

Jesus' teaching on turning the other cheek opposes retaliation insights found in old testament narrative including the context of 1 Samuel 30.

Matthew 5:38-39: Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44-45

Stresses love for enemies, potentially contrasting with the exclusive ally-benefit in the reward system in 1 Samuel 30.

Matthew 5:44-45: 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

Emphasizes love for enemies and doing good to those who hate you, contrasting the military conquest and take-back of possessions in 1 Samuel 30.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:19-21

Encourages not taking revenge, instead leaving room for God's wrath, differing from the human-led recovery actions of 1 Samuel 30.

Romans 12:19-21: 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 James 2:8-9

Highlights the law of loving your neighbor as yourself, posing a moral lens which may conflict with the wartime behaviors and decisions in 1 Samuel 30.

James 2:8-9: If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
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