Contradiction with Luke 10:40
This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 2:11 as it shows Martha was distracted with serving, whereas in 1 Samuel 2:11, Samuel ministered without distraction.
Luke 10:40: But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
Contradiction with Luke 10:41-42
Jesus points out that focusing on spiritual matters is better than being troubled with serving, whereas 1 Samuel 2:11 presents Samuel ministering as a positive service.
Luke 10:41-42: And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:
Contradiction with Matthew 6:24
This verse highlights the impossibility of serving two masters, contrasting with Samuel's singular devotion in service to Eli.
Matthew 6:24: No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Contradiction with Exodus 32:8
Here, the Israelites quickly turned aside from what they were commanded, while 1 Samuel 2:11 exemplifies Samuel’s faithful service.
Exodus 32:8: They have turned aside quickly out of the way which I commanded them: they have made them a molten calf, and have worshipped it, and have sacrificed thereunto, and said, These [be] thy gods, O Israel, which have brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:9-10
These verses show a contradiction between outward service and real faithfulness, unlike Samuel’s genuine service.
Jeremiah 7:9-10: Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;