Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 16:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 16:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 16:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, God was choosing a new king, and even though Shammah was shown to the prophet Samuel, God did not pick him. It shows that God looks for special qualities inside people, not just what they look like.

1 Samuel 16:9: Then Jesse made Shammah to pass by. And he said, Neither hath the LORD chosen this. [Shammah: Shimeah, also called, Shimma]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse states that the Lord looks at the heart rather than outward appearance, which contrasts with the idea that Jesse's sons, including Shammah, are being considered based on appearance in 1 Samuel 16:9.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Acts 10:34-35

These verses explain that God shows no favoritism and accepts those from every nation who fear Him and do right, contradicting the selection of David from a particular lineage.

Acts 10:34-35: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Contradiction with Romans 2:11

This verse asserts that there is no respect of persons with God, contradicting the perceived favoritism in selecting David over his brothers.

Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:30

Suggests that favor is deceitful and beauty is vain, contradicting any implication that appearance could influence God's choice.

Proverbs 31:30: Favour [is] deceitful, and beauty [is] vain: [but] a woman [that] feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
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