Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 13:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 13:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 13:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, after King Saul finished making the special sacrifice, Samuel the prophet arrived. Saul went to greet Samuel because he wanted to show respect and get his blessing.

1 Samuel 13:10: And it came to pass, that as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, behold, Samuel came; and Saul went out to meet him, that he might salute him. [salute: Heb. bless]

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

This verse states no one can see God and live, contradicting the notion of God's presence with Samuel in a physical sense.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:12

Describes God as a still small voice, contrasting with the expected grand divine manifestation in 1 Samuel 13:10.

1 Kings 19:12: And after the earthquake a fire; [but] the LORD [was] not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.

Contradiction with Acts 7:48

Declares God does not dwell in temples made with hands, conflicting with the idea of God's physical presence in Samuel's place.

Acts 7:48: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
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