Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, when the men of Israel who were hiding heard that the enemy was running away, they came out of hiding and joined the fight. They were brave once they saw the enemy was losing.

1 Samuel 14:22: Likewise all the men of Israel which had hid themselves in mount Ephraim, [when] they heard that the Philistines fled, even they also followed hard after them in the battle.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

1 Samuel 14:22 depicts a united pursuit with Saul and Jonathan, while Jeremiah 17:5 emphasizes the futility of trusting in man.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

1 Samuel 14:22 highlights military action, whereas Proverbs 21:31 stresses that victory is determined by the Lord, not human effort.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalm 20:7

The focus on human leaders in 1 Samuel 14:22 contrasts with Psalm 20:7, which promotes trust in God's power over human strength.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

1 Samuel 14:22 shows a reliance on human leadership and forged weapons, in contrast to Isaiah 31:1 which warns against relying on human aid instead of God.

Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
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