Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God did not answer King Saul when he asked for help to fight the Philistines that day. This might show that Saul needed to trust and listen to God more closely.

1 Samuel 14:37: And Saul asked counsel of God, Shall I go down after the Philistines? wilt thou deliver them into the hand of Israel? But he answered him not that day.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

While 1 Samuel 14:37 shows Saul seeking God for guidance and not receiving an answer, Proverbs 16:9 emphasizes that a man's heart can plan, but the Lord ultimately directs his steps, suggesting God is always guiding.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with James 1:5

In 1 Samuel 14:37, Saul inquires of God but receives no answer. James 1:5 promises that God gives wisdom generously to those who ask, suggesting a contradiction in God's responsiveness.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Matthew 21:22

Saul seeks an answer from God and receives none in 1 Samuel 14:37. However, Matthew 21:22 assures that with faith, whatever you ask in prayer will be received, contradicting Saul’s unanswered prayer.

Matthew 21:22: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:3

1 Samuel 14:37 depicts God not answering Saul, but Jeremiah 33:3 promises that God will answer and reveal great things to those who call on Him, conflicting with Saul's experience of silence.

Jeremiah 33:3: Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. [mighty: or, hidden]

Contradiction with John 14:13-14

In 1 Samuel 14:37, Saul does not receive a response from God. John 14:13-14 promises that anything asked in Jesus’ name will be done, contrary to the silence faced by Saul.

John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
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