Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:50

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:50 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:50. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, Saul's wife's name was Ahinoam, and Abner, who was Saul's uncle's son, was the leader of his army. This means that family relationships were important in leading the people and the army.

1 Samuel 14:50: And the name of Saul's wife [was] Ahinoam, the daughter of Ahimaaz: and the name of the captain of his host [was] Abner, the son of Ner, Saul's uncle. [Abner: Heb. Abiner]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 21:8

Lists Michal as the wife of Adriel contradicting implications in 1 Samuel 14:50 of family lineage.

2 Samuel 21:8: But the king took the two sons of Rizpah the daughter of Aiah, whom she bare unto Saul, Armoni and Mephibosheth; and the five sons of Michal the daughter of Saul, whom she brought up for Adriel the son of Barzillai the Meholathite: [Michal: or, Michal's sister] [brought...: Heb. bear to Adriel]

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