Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, this verse shows a time when the Israelites were scared and lost a battle against their enemies, the Philistines. Many of the Israeli soldiers were hurt or died on a place called Mount Gilboa.

1 Chronicles 10:1: Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. [slain: or, wounded]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:4

This verse implies that Saul took his own life to avoid capture, whereas 1 Chronicles 10:1 emphasizes the Philistines' role in his defeat.

1 Samuel 31:4: Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [abuse...: or, mock me]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:5

This verse indicates Saul's armor-bearer also died by suicide, while 1 Chronicles 10:1 does not mention this event, focusing only on the battle.

1 Samuel 31:5: And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died with him.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 1:10

This verse suggests a different account where an Amalekite claims to have killed Saul, contradicting the Philistine-centered narrative in 1 Chronicles 10:1.

2 Samuel 1:10: So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that [was] upon his head, and the bracelet that [was] on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 1:6

This verse presents a conflicting report from the Amalekite on the hill of Gilboa, differing from the battle-focused loss in 1 Chronicles 10:1.

2 Samuel 1:6: And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 10:4

This verse describes Saul's suicide, yet still centers on his downfall at the hands of the Philistines, creating narrative tension with 1 Chronicles 10:1's focus on Philistine defeat.

1 Chronicles 10:4: Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [abuse me: or, mock me]
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