Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:10-12
These verses condemn practices such as witchcraft and consulting with familiar spirits, which Saul permits by swearing to the woman in 1 Samuel 28:10.
Deuteronomy 18:10-12: There shall not be found among you [any one] that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, [or] that useth divination, [or] an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch,
Contradiction with Leviticus 19:31
This verse warns against turning to mediums and familiar spirits, unlike Saul seeking the woman’s help and assuring her safety in 1 Samuel 28:10.
Leviticus 19:31: Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I [am] the LORD your God.
Contradiction with Leviticus 20:6
This verse states that God will set His face against those who turn to mediums and familiar spirits, contrary to Saul's actions in 1 Samuel 28:10.
Leviticus 20:6: And the soul that turneth after such as have familiar spirits, and after wizards, to go a whoring after them, I will even set my face against that soul, and will cut him off from among his people.
Contradiction with Isaiah 8:19
This verse advises against seeking mediums and wizards, contradicting Saul’s assurance to the woman practicing such acts in 1 Samuel 28:10.
Isaiah 8:19: And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 10:13-14
These verses explain that Saul died partly because he sought guidance from a medium, contradicting his protection of her in 1 Samuel 28:10.
1 Chronicles 10:13-14: So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, [even] against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking [counsel] of [one that had] a familiar spirit, to enquire [of it]; [committed: Heb. transgressed]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction is that in 1 Samuel 28:10, Saul swears an oath by the Lord while seeking the help of a medium, which is against God's laws. Consulting mediums and engaging in necromancy are forbidden in the Bible, so Saul's actions contradict God's commandments.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this context arises from the fact that Saul, who had previously banned mediums and spiritists, goes against his own law by swearing an oath to protect the medium he consults. This showcases inconsistency in his actions and beliefs.