Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse emphasizes that a man's heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps, suggesting human planning without seeking direct divine guidance, unlike David's inquiry of the LORD in 1 Samuel 30:8.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with James 4:13-14
These verses caution against making plans without considering the will of God, which contradicts David’s approach of seeking God’s direction before acting in 1 Samuel 30:8.
James 4:13-14: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:34
Advises not to worry about tomorrow and to focus on present matters, which contradicts David’s proactive seeking for future guidance in 1 Samuel 30:8.
Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Stresses that God's thoughts and ways are higher than ours, which could contradict the notion of receiving clear and direct answers from God as David did in 1 Samuel 30:8.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Paradox #1
1 Samuel 30:8 involves God instructing David to pursue a group that had attacked and raided a town. A potential contradiction or conflict could arise from the idea that God is endorsing or sanctioning a violent pursuit and confrontation, which might seem at odds with teachings about peace and forgiveness found elsewhere in the Bible. This could be seen as inconsistent with messages that promote reconciliation or non-violence.