Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 2:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 2:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 2:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Samuel was a boy who was growing up well and was liked by both God and the people around him. This means Samuel was doing good things that made everyone happy, including God.

1 Samuel 2:26: And the child Samuel grew on, and was in favour both with the LORD, and also with men.

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.
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