Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 1:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 1:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about a man who had two wives, named Hannah and Peninnah. Peninnah had children, but Hannah did not have any, which made Hannah feel sad.

1 Samuel 1:2: And he had two wives; the name of the one [was] Hannah, and the name of the other Peninnah: and Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children.

Contradiction with Genesis 2:24

This verse emphasizes monogamy by stating that a man shall cleave to his wife, implying one wife, which contradicts the polygamy shown in 1 Samuel 1:2.

Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:17

This verse advises against kings multiplying wives, which reflects a negative view on polygamy, contrary to Elkanah having two wives in 1 Samuel 1:2.

Deuteronomy 17:17: Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold.

Contradiction with Matthew 19:4-6

Jesus cites this passage to affirm the original creation ideal of monogamy, contrasting the polygamy practiced by Elkanah in 1 Samuel 1:2.

Matthew 19:4-6: And he answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made [them] at the beginning made them male and female,

Contradiction with Mark 10:8

This verse states that two shall be one flesh, reinforcing monogamy, thus conflicting with Elkanah's two wives in 1 Samuel 1:2.

Mark 10:8: And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 3:2

This verse requires church leaders to be the husband of one wife, promoting monogamy, contrary to Elkanah’s practice of having two wives in 1 Samuel 1:2.

1 Timothy 3:2: A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; [of good...: or, modest]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this verse may arise from the issue of polygamy, as the character mentioned has two wives. In modern times, this is seen as inconsistent with the values of monogamy and equality in relationships.

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