Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 10:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 10:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 10:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Chronicles, God's people believe that Saul was in a tough battle and got hurt by arrows from archers. It shows that Saul was in trouble and having a hard time in the fight.

1 Chronicles 10:3: And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wounded of the archers. [and the archers: Heb. and the shooters with bows] [hit: Heb. found]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 10:14

This verse states that Saul did not inquire of the Lord, contradicting the idea that he might have sought God's guidance in battle.

1 Chronicles 10:14: And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. [Jesse: Heb. Isai]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 10:6

Indicates that Saul and his three sons died together, contradicting any notion that Saul's sons might have survived the battle or Saul dying alone.

1 Chronicles 10:6: So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6

States Saul did inquire of the Lord, which is contradictory to the notion in 1 Chronicles 10:14 suggesting that he did not seek divine guidance.

1 Samuel 28:6: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 9:39

Confirms the lineage of Saul through his sons, which contradicts the death of all sons mentioned in 1 Chronicles 10:6 if it were suggesting a broader implication that could be misinterpreted.

1 Chronicles 9:39: And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.
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