Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, the soldiers were fighting so much that they got all mixed up and started leaving in every direction. It was confusing, and they accidentally began to fight with each other instead of the enemy.

1 Samuel 14:16: And the watchmen of Saul in Gibeah of Benjamin looked; and, behold, the multitude melted away, and they went on beating down [one another].

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse states that God does not lie or change His mind, which contradicts any perceived deception or change in plan in 1 Samuel 14:16.

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 Proverbs 21:30

This verse states that there is no wisdom or understanding or counsel against the Lord, contradicting the situation in 1 Samuel 14:16 where it appears man's actions could challenge God's plans.

Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses emphasize that God's thoughts and ways are higher than man's, contradicting any implication in 1 Samuel 14:16 that human actions could surprise or challenge God.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 32:17

This verse highlights God's omnipotence, contradicting any implication in 1 Samuel 14:16 that man's actions could occur outside of God's control.

Jeremiah 32:17: Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, [and] there is nothing too hard for thee: [too...: or, hid from thee]

Contradiction with Job 42:2

This verse states that no purpose of God can be thwarted, contrasting with the coming and going observed in 1 Samuel 14:16.

Job 42:2: I know that thou canst do every [thing], and [that] no thought can be withholden from thee. [no thought can be...: or, no thought of thine can be hindered]
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