Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:47

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:47 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:47. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Saul was the king of Israel and he fought many battles against different groups of people who were not friendly to Israel. Wherever he went, he made it hard for his enemies.

1 Samuel 14:47: So Saul took the kingdom over Israel, and fought against all his enemies on every side, against Moab, and against the children of Ammon, and against Edom, and against the kings of Zobah, and against the Philistines: and whithersoever he turned himself, he vexed [them].

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:1

1 Samuel 14:47 describes Saul having success in battles due to God's favor, while Deuteronomy 20:1 assures that God is with those who are fearful and promises victory, highlighting a tension between divine support regardless of leader's faults against Saul's flaws as a king.

Deuteronomy 20:1: When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

Contradiction with Judges 6:12-14

While 1 Samuel 14:47 describes Saul's successful military exploits, Judges 6:12-14 highlights Gideon's doubts and need for reassurance from God despite being chosen for victory, contrasting Saul's unrecorded direct assurance.

Judges 6:12-14: And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD [is] with thee, thou mighty man of valour.

Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1

This verse criticizes reliance on military might and horses, contradicting Saul's focus on warfare and battles in 1 Samuel 14:47, where his success might imply reliance on military power.

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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