Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 22:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 22:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 22:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, someone asked God for help on behalf of David, gave him food, and also handed him the big sword that belonged to a giant named Goliath. This shows that God was looking out for David and giving him what he needed.

1 Samuel 22:10: And he enquired of the LORD for him, and gave him victuals, and gave him the sword of Goliath the Philistine.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

This verse describes Samuel anointing David, which contradicts the idea of seeking divine guidance for Saul's leadership.

1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14

God has sought a man after His own heart, contrasting with Saul’s actions being endorsed in 1 Samuel 22:10.

1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:28

Samuel tells Saul his kingdom will be given to another, contradicting the implication of Saul’s valid reign.

1 Samuel 15:28: And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, [that is] better than thou.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 18:12

Saul fears David because the Lord is with him, conflicting with the idea of divine support for Saul’s rule mentioned in 1 Samuel 22:10.

1 Samuel 18:12: And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6

Here, God does not answer Saul, showing a contradiction with Saul seeking God’s guidance as suggested in 1 Samuel 22:10.

1 Samuel 28:6: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 19:10

Saul tries to kill David, contrasting with any divine approval of his actions as implied in 1 Samuel 22:10.

1 Samuel 19:10: And Saul sought to smite David even to the wall with the javelin; but he slipped away out of Saul's presence, and he smote the javelin into the wall: and David fled, and escaped that night.
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