Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 15:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 15:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 15:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Samuel, when you thought you were small and not very important, God chose you to be the leader of all the tribes of Israel and made you the king. God saw something special in you, even when you didn’t see it in yourself.

1 Samuel 15:17: And Samuel said, When thou [wast] little in thine own sight, [wast] thou not [made] the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

This verse suggests that pride leads to destruction, while 1 Samuel 15:17 speaks about humility preceding honor.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Luke 14:11

This verse implies that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contradicting 1 Samuel 15:17, which talks about humility despite being exalted by God.

Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.

Contradiction with James 4:6

This verse states that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, which contrasts with 1 Samuel 15:17, emphasizing Saul's humility when he was given great responsibilities.

James 4:6: But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.

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