Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 13:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 13:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 13:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the prophet Samuel, Saul made a mistake because he got scared when his people left him and the enemies were coming. He didn't wait for Samuel as he was supposed to, which was not what God wanted him to do.

1 Samuel 13:11: And Samuel said, What hast thou done? And Saul said, Because I saw that the people were scattered from me, and [that] thou camest not within the days appointed, and [that] the Philistines gathered themselves together at Michmash;

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trusting in the Lord with all your heart, in contrast to Saul’s actions driven by fear and a lack of trust in God's timing described in 1 Samuel 13:11.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31

Suggests that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength, opposing Saul's failure to wait for Samuel as he was instructed.

Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]

Contradiction with James 1:6

Encourages asking in faith without wavering, contrasting with Saul’s decision made in fear and uncertainty in 1 Samuel 13:11.

James 1:6: But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:14

Advises waiting on the Lord and being of good courage, which Saul did not do when pressured by his circumstances.

Psalm 27:14: Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 14:29

Highlights that being hasty is foolish, whereas Saul acted hastily against instructions leading to the circumstances in 1 Samuel 13:11.

Proverbs 14:29: [He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly. [hasty...: Heb. short of spirit]

Paradox #1

Saul acts out of fear without waiting for Samuel, which shows a lack of trust in God's timing. This can conflict with the idea that faith involves patience and trusting God, even in difficult situations.

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