Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 19:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 19:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 19:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, even when King Saul sent different groups to capture David, each group ended up speaking messages from God instead. This shows that God's power was stronger than Saul's plans, and it protected David.

1 Samuel 19:21: And when it was told Saul, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. And Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:14

This verse explains that the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, suggesting that Saul would not typically receive messengers with prophetic behavior initiated by the Spirit of God.

1 Samuel 16:14: But the Spirit of the LORD departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the LORD troubled him. [troubled: or, terrified]

Contradiction with John 3:34

This verse states that God gives the Spirit without measure to Jesus, which contrasts with Saul's limited and circumstantial influence by the Spirit.

John 3:34: For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure [unto him].

Contradiction with James 1:8

This verse describes a double-minded man as unstable, conflicting with the notion of Saul decisively being affected by the Spirit through his messengers.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

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