Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 11:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 11:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 11:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, God helped Saul win the fight against the Ammonites by surprising them early in the morning. Thanks to this, Saul's army chased them away, and they didn't even have two people left together.

1 Samuel 11:11: And it was [so] on the morrow, that Saul put the people in three companies; and they came into the midst of the host in the morning watch, and slew the Ammonites until the heat of the day: and it came to pass, that they which remained were scattered, so that two of them were not left together.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse where Jesus instructs to "love your enemies" contradicts the approach of Saul and his men attacking the Ammonites in 1 Samuel 11:11.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises believers not to seek revenge but to leave room for God's wrath, which contrasts with Saul's active military retaliation against the Ammonites.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse says, "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," which is contrary to Saul's direct leadership and engagement in battle in 1 Samuel 11:11.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

This verse advises against saying, "I'll do to them as they have done to me," presenting a contradiction to the retaliatory response against Nahash and the Ammonites.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.
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