Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:1
1 Samuel 14:2 describes King Saul staying under a pomegranate tree with his men, indicative of inactivity, while 1 Samuel 17:1 shows the Philistines gathering for battle, suggesting an ongoing threat that requires action.
1 Samuel 17:1: Now the Philistines gathered together their armies to battle, and were gathered together at Shochoh, which [belongeth] to Judah, and pitched between Shochoh and Azekah, in Ephesdammim. [Ephesdammim: or, the coast of Dammim, called Pasdammim]
Contradiction with Judges 4:14
This verse depicts Deborah urging Barak to act because the Lord has given their enemy into their hand, contradicting 1 Samuel 14:2 where Saul is idle instead of seizing God's promises.
Judges 4:14: And Deborah said unto Barak, Up; for this [is] the day in which the LORD hath delivered Sisera into thine hand: is not the LORD gone out before thee? So Barak went down from mount Tabor, and ten thousand men after him.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
Encourages being strong and courageous because God is with them, contradicting Saul's inaction and fear while staying in Gibeah.
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 Proverbs 10:5
Contradicts 1 Samuel 14:2 by advocating for diligence instead of sloth during harvest time, symbolizing missed opportunities due to inaction.
Proverbs 10:5: He that gathereth in summer [is] a wise son: [but] he that sleepeth in harvest [is] a son that causeth shame.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:16
Encourages letting your light shine through actions, contrasting with Saul's inaction and lack of visible leadership.
Matthew 5:16: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Contradiction with James 2:17
Highlights faith without works is dead, suggesting Saul's faith was ineffective due to his passive stance under the tree.
James 2:17: Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone. [alone: Gr. by itself]