Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 13:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 13:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 13:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Jonathan won a fight against the Philistines at a place called Geba, and when the Philistines found out, Saul made a loud announcement so all the Hebrews knew about it. This was a way to let everyone know something important had happened.

1 Samuel 13:3: And Jonathan smote the garrison of the Philistines that [was] in Geba, and the Philistines heard [of it]. And Saul blew the trumpet throughout all the land, saying, Let the Hebrews hear. [Geba: or, the hill]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:4

It claims all of Israel heard Saul had defeated the garrison, whereas 1 Samuel 13:3 credits Jonathan with the victory.

1 Samuel 13:4: And all Israel heard say [that] Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and [that] Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal. [was...: Heb. did stink]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 10:14

This verse indicates that Saul died for his unfaithfulness, contradicting the notion that Saul was the victorious leader as implied in Samuel.

1 Chronicles 10:14: And enquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom unto David the son of Jesse. [Jesse: Heb. Isai]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse suggests that safety and victory come from the Lord, contradicting the idea that it was Saul's or Jonathan’s own doing in 1 Samuel 13:3.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

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