Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 10:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 10:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 10:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, when Saul walked away from Samuel, God changed his heart to make him ready for the special job he was given. Everything that God promised happened that day just like Samuel said it would.

1 Samuel 10:9: And it was [so], that when he had turned his back to go from Samuel, God gave him another heart: and all those signs came to pass that day. [back: Heb. shoulder] [gave: Heb. turned]

Contradiction with Judges 14:4

This verse suggests actions are by the Lord's decision, which contradicts 1 Samuel 10:9, where Saul's heart is changed by his own newfound role.

Judges 14:4: But his father and his mother knew not that it [was] of the LORD, that he sought an occasion against the Philistines: for at that time the Philistines had dominion over Israel.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 13:23

This verse implies people cannot change their hearts or behaviors, conflicting with 1 Samuel 10:9 where Saul's heart was changed.

Jeremiah 13:23: Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? [then] may ye also do good, that are accustomed to do evil. [accustomed: Heb. taught]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:31

Calls for individuals to make themselves a new heart, contradicting 1 Samuel 10:9 which describes God changing Saul's heart.

Ezekiel 18:31: Cast away from you all your transgressions, whereby ye have transgressed; and make you a new heart and a new spirit: for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
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