Contradiction with James 1:5
This verse suggests that God gives wisdom to those who ask, contradicting 1 Samuel 28:6 where God does not answer Saul.
James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:7
This verse indicates that those who ask will receive, contrasting with Saul not receiving an answer from God.
Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Contradiction with John 14:13-14
Jesus promises to do what is asked in His name, conflicting with God's silence towards Saul.
John 14:13-14: And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:12-13
Promises that God listens to those who seek Him wholeheartedly, unlike Saul’s experience.
Jeremiah 29:12-13: Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6
Advises trust in the Lord for guidance, which Saul found lacking in his situation.
Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Psalm 91:15
Declares God will answer those who call upon Him, opposite to what Saul faced.
Psalm 91:15: He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I [will be] with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6 arises from the fact that it mentions God not responding to Saul through various traditional means of communication, yet later, Saul seeks guidance from a medium, which is generally condemned in biblical teachings. This scenario raises questions about seeking guidance outside of God's approved methods when He is silent, which can be seen as conflicting with the idea of relying solely on God for guidance.
Paradox #2
In 1 Samuel 28:6, it is said that God did not answer Saul, but shortly after, in 1 Samuel 28:15, the spirit of Samuel tells Saul that the Lord has turned away from him. This can seem inconsistent because if God was no longer communicating with Saul as mentioned in verse 6, it raises questions about the origin of the message through the spirit in verse 15.
Paradox #3
1 Samuel 28:6 might present a contradiction because it suggests that God did not answer Saul when he sought guidance, which may seem inconsistent with the idea that God listens to and supports those who seek Him. It can create a conflict for those who believe God is always responsive to genuine seekers.
Paradox #4
One potential contradiction related to 1 Samuel 28:6 is with 1 Chronicles 10:14. In 1 Samuel 28:6, it seems suggestive that God did not answer Saul through any means, including prophets. However, 1 Chronicles 10:14 indicates that Saul did not seek guidance from God properly. This can create an inconsistency about whether Saul attempted to seek God’s guidance and whether God refused to answer, or if Saul didn’t seek God in the right way in the first place.