Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, while King Saul was talking to a priest, the sounds of the Philistines got louder and more chaotic. Saul then told the priest to stop what he was doing.

1 Samuel 14:19: And it came to pass, while Saul talked unto the priest, that the noise that [was] in the host of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said unto the priest, Withdraw thine hand. [noise: or, tumult]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13

This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 14:19 as it highlights the importance of acting on God's command, while 1 Samuel 14:19 shows Saul stopping a priest's spiritual action abruptly.

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 1 Samuel 28:6

This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 14:19, where Saul seeks divine guidance but receives none, showcasing a lack of communication, whereas in 14:19, he interrupts communication with God.

1 Samuel 28:6: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

These verses contradict 1 Samuel 14:19 by emphasizing God's thoughts and ways being higher, in contrast to Saul's hasty decision to interrupt divine guidance, assuming he knows better.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

These verses contradict Saul's actions in 1 Samuel 14:19, where he leans on his own understanding by stopping the priest, rather than trusting in the Lord's guidance.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

This verse encourages being still and knowing God, which contrasts with 1 Samuel 14:19 where Saul’s impatience interrupts the process of seeking God’s will.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse advises being quick to listen and slow to speak, which contradicts Saul’s impulsiveness in 1 Samuel 14:19, where he interrupts the priest’s prayer to God.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:
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