Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 14:51

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 14:51 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 14:51. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, this verse is telling us about family connections. It helps us know who Saul and Abner's fathers and grandfathers were.

1 Samuel 14:51: And Kish [was] the father of Saul; and Ner the father of Abner [was] the son of Abiel.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 8:33

In 1 Chronicles 8:33, Kish is said to be the father of Saul, which contradicts 1 Samuel 14:51 where it states Ner is Saul's uncle.

1 Chronicles 8:33: And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal. [Abinadab: also called, Ishui] [Eshbaal: or, Ishbosheth]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 9:39

Similar to 1 Chronicles 8:33, this verse also lists Kish as the father of Saul, not Ner, conflicting with 1 Samuel 14:51's family line.

1 Chronicles 9:39: And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchishua, and Abinadab, and Eshbaal.

Paradox #1

In 1 Samuel 14:51, there might be a contradiction related to the genealogy of Saul's family, specifically the names of his father and uncle. Different parts of the Bible might list different names for these relatives, leading to potential confusion about Saul's family tree.

Paradox #2

1 Samuel 14:51 mentions Kish as the father of Saul, but in other parts of the Bible, Ner is listed as Saul's uncle, making the relationship descriptions confusing. This inconsistency can lead to questions about the exact family relationships.

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