Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 1:9

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

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us about a woman named Hannah who felt sad and went to pray after dinner. Eli, the priest, was sitting nearby at the temple, which is a special place to talk to God.

1 Samuel 1:9: So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now Eli the priest sat upon a seat by a post of the temple of the LORD.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:16

This verse advises moderation, eating only what is sufficient, which contrasts with 1 Samuel 1:9, where a feast and indulgence occur.

Proverbs 25:16: Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:6

This verse emphasizes private prayer, contradicting Hannah's public devotion in the temple found in 1 Samuel 1:9.

Matthew 6:6: But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.

Contradiction with Luke 18:10-14

The parable discourages public displays of piety for show, whereas 1 Samuel 1:9 sets the stage for Hannah's public vow.

Luke 18:10-14: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican.
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