Contradiction with Exodus 17:16
This verse emphasizes the perpetual war between the LORD and Amalek, contradicting 1 Samuel 29:2 where the Philistines and Israelites are collaborating, each having Amalekites among their factions, without conflict.
Exodus 17:16: For he said, Because the LORD hath sworn [that] the LORD [will have] war with Amalek from generation to generation. [Because...: or, Because the hand of Amalek is against the throne of the LORD, therefore, etc] [the LORD hath...: Heb. the hand upon the throne of the LORD]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 25:19
This verse commands the Israelites to blot out Amalek’s remembrance, contradicting the cooperative interaction in 1 Samuel 29:2 where the Philistines marching include Amalekites among their ranks alongside Hebrews.
Deuteronomy 25:19: Therefore it shall be, when the LORD thy God hath given thee rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee [for] an inheritance to possess it, [that] thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget [it].
Contradiction with Judges 6:3
Illustrates the Midianites, Amalekites, and other eastern people oppressing Israel, contradicting the scene in 1 Samuel 29:2 where such animosity is not present as they march with the Philistines.
Judges 6:3: And [so] it was, when Israel had sown, that the Midianites came up, and the Amalekites, and the children of the east, even they came up against them;
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3
Commands Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites, contradicting 1 Samuel 29:2 where there appears to be no active conflict or destruction concerning Amalekite presence.
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.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:18
Reinforces the mission to destroy the Amalekites, contradicting the scenario in 1 Samuel 29:2 where the Philistine army, including Amalekites, encounters Israelites without immediate conflict.
1 Samuel 15:18: And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed. [they...: Heb. they consume them]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:1
This verse speaks about the Philistines gathering against Israel, contradicting 1 Samuel 29:2 where there's no immediate fighting as they march together showing some sense of unity.
1 Samuel 28:1: And it came to pass in those days, that the Philistines gathered their armies together for warfare, to fight with Israel. And Achish said unto David, Know thou assuredly, that thou shalt go out with me to battle, thou and thy men.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:1
Describes battle between Philistines and Israelites, contradicting the peaceful march together noted in 1 Samuel 29:2.
1 Samuel 31:1: Now the Philistines fought against Israel: and the men of Israel fled from before the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. [slain: or, wounded]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 1:1
Relates to conflict aftermath between Saul and Amalekites, contradicting the implied association peace in 1 Samuel 29:2 between Philistines, including Amalekite influence, and Israelites.
2 Samuel 1:1: Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;