Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 2:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 2:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 2:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Hannah is very happy and thankful to God because He has helped her. She feels strong and joyful, and she is celebrating because God has saved her from her troubles.

1 Samuel 2:1: And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:4

While 1 Samuel 2:1 expresses triumph and strength in the Lord, 1 Kings 19:4 shows Elijah in despair, wanting to die, which contrasts with the sense of victory.

1 Kings 19:4: But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I [am] not better than my fathers. [for himself: Heb. for his life]

Contradiction with Psalm 22:1

1 Samuel 2:1 conveys joy and deliverance by God, whereas Psalm 22:1 depicts a feeling of abandonment by God.

Psalm 22:1: [To the chief Musician upon Aijeleth Shahar, A Psalm of David.] My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? [why art thou so] far from helping me, [and from] the words of my roaring? [Aijeleth...: or, the hind of the morning] [helping...: Heb. my salvation]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:3

1 Samuel 2:1 is an expression of rejoicing, while Ecclesiastes 7:3 suggests that sorrow is better than laughter, presenting a contrary viewpoint to the celebratory tone.

Ecclesiastes 7:3: Sorrow [is] better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. [Sorrow: or, Anger]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:14

The triumph and gratitude found in 1 Samuel 2:1 starkly contrast with Jeremiah 20:14, where Jeremiah curses the day of his birth, showing deep distress.

Jeremiah 20:14: Cursed [be] the day wherein I was born: let not the day wherein my mother bare me be blessed.

Contradiction with Matthew 27:46

Unlike the victorious and thankful tone of 1 Samuel 2:1, Matthew 27:46 records Jesus expressing a feeling of being forsaken, highlighting a sense of abandonment.

Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Contradiction with Job 3:3

The celebration in 1 Samuel 2:1 is opposed by Job's lament in Job 3:3, where he curses the day he was born, reflecting despair rather than joy.

Job 3:3: Let the day perish wherein I was born, and the night [in which] it was said, There is a man child conceived.
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