Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 13:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 13:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 13:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Saul waited for seven days like Samuel told him, but Samuel didn't come, and the people started to leave Saul. This shows that sometimes we need to be patient and trust God's timing, even when things don't go as planned.

1 Samuel 13:8: And he tarried seven days, according to the set time that Samuel [had appointed]: but Samuel came not to Gilgal; and the people were scattered from him.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13

Demonstrates Saul's disobedience to God's command, contrasting with the expectation of obedience.

1 Samuel 13:13: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

Contradiction with Hebrews 10:36

Highlights the necessity of patience and adherence to God's will, contradicting Saul's premature action.

Hebrews 10:36: For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.

Paradox #1

Numerical contradictions, inconsistencies, or conflicts with 1 Samuel 13:8 often revolve around the timing of events or discrepancies with other parts of the text. In this case, there might be an inconsistency regarding the number of days Samuel told Saul to wait compared to other accounts of the same period. It's important to cross-reference with other related passages to check for contextual alignment.

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