Contradiction with 1 Samuel 9:21
Samuel was tall and imposing, but earlier Saul emphasizes his humble beginnings, showing a contrast in perception.
1 Samuel 9:21: And Saul answered and said, [Am] not I a Benjamite, of the smallest of the tribes of Israel? and my family the least of all the families of the tribe of Benjamin? wherefore then speakest thou so to me? [so...: Heb. according to this word]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
God stating that He sees what humans do not, unlike humans who look at outward appearance, contrasting the focus on Saul’s height.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
Emphasizes humility and being exalted by God, contradicting the exaltation of Saul for his stature.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Psalm 147:10-11
God does not delight in the strength or stature of man, which contrasts the emphasis on Saul’s height.
Psalm 147:10-11: He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27-29
God choosing the foolish and weak to shame the strong, in contrast to the apparent importance of Saul’s physical stature.
1 Corinthians 1:27-29: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;