Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 13:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 13:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 13:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Saul was in a place called Gilgal, and many people were scared but still stayed with him. Some of the Hebrews crossed a river to find safety in a different land.

1 Samuel 13:7: And [some of] the Hebrews went over Jordan to the land of Gad and Gilead. As for Saul, he [was] yet in Gilgal, and all the people followed him trembling. [followed...: Heb. trembled after him]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5

Hebrews 13:5 encourages believers to be content and trust in God's presence, contrasting with 1 Samuel 13:7, which depicts fear and hiding.

Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Isaiah 41:10 offers reassurance and strength, whereas 1 Samuel 13:7 shows people in fear and seeking refuge.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

2 Timothy 1:7 speaks of God giving a spirit of power and not fear, contradicting the fear-driven actions in 1 Samuel 13:7.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

Joshua 1:9 commands strength and courage due to God's presence, opposing the fear and hiding seen in 1 Samuel 13:7.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

Psalm 27:1 emphasizes the Lord as a source of light and salvation, dismissing fear, unlike the fear shown in 1 Samuel 13:7.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Paradox #1

1 Samuel 13:7 describes a situation where some Israelites crossed the Jordan River to the land of Gad and Gilead. A possible historical inconsistency is related to the geographical description, as the crossing of the Jordan could imply that Israelites were stationed on the west of the Jordan, yet historically the tribes of Gad and Gilead inhabited the east side. This may cause confusion about the movements and locations of the Israelite tribes during that period.

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