Contradiction with Proverbs 19:18
Whereas 1 Samuel 2:23 depicts Eli hesitating to correct his sons, Proverbs 19:18 advises disciplining a son while there is hope, suggesting proactiveness in correction.
Proverbs 19:18: Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. [for...: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die]
Contradiction with Proverbs 13:24
This verse promotes the necessity of correcting a child to show love, in contrast to Eli's lack of strong rebuke in 1 Samuel 2:23.
Proverbs 13:24: He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.
Contradiction with Hebrews 12:7
Eli's reluctance in 1 Samuel 2:23 contrasts with Hebrews 12:7, which states that God treats us as His children through discipline, implying the necessity of correction.
Hebrews 12:7: If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:15
While Eli under-corrects his sons in 1 Samuel 2:23, Proverbs 29:15 claims failure to discipline leads to disgrace, advocating for firm correction.
Proverbs 29:15: The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left [to himself] bringeth his mother to shame.
Contradiction with Proverbs 22:6
This verse emphasizes training a child appropriately for their future, conflicting with the insufficient rebuke Eli gives his sons in 1 Samuel 2:23.
Proverbs 22:6: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. [Train...: or, Catechise] [in...: Heb. in his way]