Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 10:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 10:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 10:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, when Saul went back home, some men who felt God in their hearts decided to go with him. They wanted to help and support Saul because they felt this was what God wanted them to do.

1 Samuel 10:26: And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14

This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 10:26 because it describes the Spirit of the Lord departing from Saul, whereas 1 Samuel 10:26 speaks of God touching people's hearts to follow Saul.

1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:26-28

These verses explain that God has rejected Saul from being king, which contrasts with 1 Samuel 10:26 where Saul is supported by men whose hearts God had touched.

1 Samuel 15:26-28: And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6

Saul seeks guidance from God but receives no answer, opposing the divine favor implied in 1 Samuel 10:26.

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 Samuel 13:13-14

Samuel tells Saul his kingdom will not continue, contradicting the supportive indication of God’s influence on the people in 1 Samuel 10:26.

1 Samuel 13:13-14: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 18:12

Saul was afraid of David because the Lord was with David but had departed from Saul, in contrast to 1 Samuel 10:26 where God's favor is implied.

1 Samuel 18:12: And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.
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