Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:11
Contradicts the concept of divine intervention in childbirth; highlights political succession instead.
1 Kings 2:11: And the days that David reigned over Israel [were] forty years: seven years reigned he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem.
Contradiction with Genesis 16:2
Contradicts as it involves human intervention (Sarai's decision) rather than divine gift leading to childbirth.
Genesis 16:2: And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. [obtain...: Heb. be built by her]
Contradiction with Genesis 30:1-2
Rachel's distress and Jacob's anger contrast with Hannah's divine blessing of a child.
Genesis 30:1-2: And when Rachel saw that she bare Jacob no children, Rachel envied her sister; and said unto Jacob, Give me children, or else I die.
Contradiction with Genesis 16:15
Ishmael's birth to Hagar as a result of Sarai's plan contradicts the divine answer to prayer seen in Samuel's birth.
Genesis 16:15: And Hagar bare Abram a son: and Abram called his son's name, which Hagar bare, Ishmael.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3
This verse discusses destruction commanded by God, contradicting the idea of life-giving seen in the birth of Samuel.
1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.