Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
This verse states that "Pride goeth before destruction," which can contradict 1 Samuel 2:26's note of Samuel's favor as not everyone with favor or growth avoids pride and its consequences.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:14
This verse speaks of all works being vanity and vexation of spirit, contradicting the notion of growing in favor and purpose as 1 Samuel 2:26 describes.
Ecclesiastes 1:14: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:9
Describes the heart as deceitful above all things, contradicting the impression of favor and wholesomeness linked with Samuel.
Jeremiah 17:9: The heart [is] deceitful above all [things], and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Contradiction with Mark 10:31
States, "But many that are first shall be last," which can contradict the progression and favor outlined in 1 Samuel 2:26.
Mark 10:31: But many [that are] first shall be last; and the last first.
Contradiction with Romans 3:10
Claims that there is none righteous, no, not one, contradicting the favor and grace depicted in Samuel's growth.
Romans 3:10: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
Contradiction with James 4:4
Warns that friendship with the world is enmity with God, possibly contradicting the aspect of finding favor with both God and men.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.