Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 30:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 30:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 30:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the verse shows that David shared gifts with his friends in different places, including Hebron, to thank them for their help. It tells us that being kind and sharing with others is important.

1 Samuel 30:31: And to [them] which [were] in Hebron, and to all the places where David himself and his men were wont to haunt.

Contradiction with Luke 6:30

This verse encourages giving to everyone who asks and not demanding return from those who take things away, which contrasts with the selective sharing of spoils in 1 Samuel 30:31 based on relationships and loyalties.

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

This verse instructs to love enemies and do good to those who hate you, contrasting with the acts of sharing resources only with friends and allies in 1 Samuel 30:31.

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 Proverbs 25:21-22

This calls for feeding and giving drink to enemies, contradicting the selective sharing among friends in 1 Samuel 30:31.

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 Acts 20:35

Emphasizes that giving is blessed, suggesting a more universal approach to sharing as opposed to selective distribution in 1 Samuel 30:31.

Acts 20:35: I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Advises kindness to enemies by providing food and drink, which contrasts with the selective sharing to allies in 1 Samuel 30:31.

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.
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