Contradiction with Exodus 20:24
This verse prescribes building an altar of earth and mentions offering sacrifices upon it, possibly suggesting a focus on simpler, more accessible materials for altars, which might contrast with the prescribed method in 1 Samuel 14:35.
Exodus 20:24: An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me, and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings, and thy peace offerings, thy sheep, and thine oxen: in all places where I record my name I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 27:5-6
These verses command the building of an altar of unhewn stones upon entering the Promised Land, suggesting a divergence in construction methods.
Deuteronomy 27:5-6: And there shalt thou build an altar unto the LORD thy God, an altar of stones: thou shalt not lift up [any] iron [tool] upon them.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:30-32
Elijah's altar built with twelve stones may contradict the specific instructions for altar construction seen in 1 Samuel 14:35, illustrating variations in altar building practices.
1 Kings 18:30-32: And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the LORD [that was] broken down.
Contradiction with Exodus 27:1-2
The altar described here for the tabernacle involves acacia wood and specific dimensions, contrasting with the altar built by Saul without such detailed specifications.
Exodus 27:1-2: And thou shalt make an altar [of] shittim wood, five cubits long, and five cubits broad; the altar shall be foursquare: and the height thereof [shall be] three cubits.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 4:1
Describes Solomon's altar of bronze, which contrasts in materials and possibly intention with Samuel's altar of stone in 1 Samuel 14:35.
2 Chronicles 4:1: Moreover he made an altar of brass, twenty cubits the length thereof, and twenty cubits the breadth thereof, and ten cubits the height thereof.