Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 13:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 13:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 13:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Samuel left the place called Gilgal and went to another place called Gibeah of Benjamin. Meanwhile, King Saul counted his soldiers and found he had about six hundred with him.

1 Samuel 13:15: And Samuel arose, and gat him up from Gilgal unto Gibeah of Benjamin. And Saul numbered the people [that were] present with him, about six hundred men. [present: Heb. found]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

This verse states that God does not lie or change his mind. This could contradict the notion in 1 Samuel 13:15 where actions imply a change in divine support or favor.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

Emphasizes that God is not like humans to lie or repent, in contrast to the outcomes of Saul's actions possibly prompting a divine response in 1 Samuel 13:15.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

States that Jesus Christ is the same forever, which may contradict the idea of shifts or changes seen in leadership decisions or divine support in 1 Samuel 13:15.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

States that the Lord does not change, contradicting the perceived divine support change in 1 Samuel 13:15.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Contradiction with James 1:17

Describes God as one with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change, contrasting with the divine reactions in 1 Samuel 13:15.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
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