Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 15:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 15:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 15:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, Samuel was sad about what happened to Saul, and even though he didn't visit him again, he cared for him. God was sorry for making Saul the king because Saul didn't follow God's ways.

1 Samuel 15:35: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse states that God does not change His mind, whereas 1 Samuel 15:35 implies regret from the LORD concerning Saul.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

This verse emphasizes the unchanging nature of Jesus Christ, whereas 1 Samuel 15:35 depicts God's change of heart regarding Saul's kingship.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse describes God as one who does not change like shifting shadows, contrasting with God's regret in 1 Samuel 15:35.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

This verse declares that God does not change, contrasting with the implication of divine regret found in 1 Samuel 15:35.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Paradox #1

One potential contradiction in 1 Samuel 15:35 could be the idea of divine regret or change of mind. In many parts of the Bible, God is depicted as omniscient and unchanging. However, this verse suggests that God regrets making Saul king, which could be seen as inconsistent with the notion of an all-knowing God who has a predetermined plan.

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