Contradiction with Psalm 37:17
Explains that the arms of the wicked shall be broken, while 1 Samuel 2:4 suggests the bow of the mighty is broken.
Psalm 37:17: For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23
Encourages not to boast about might, implying reliance on might contrasts with the broken bow of the mighty.
Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
States that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, suggesting the might mentioned in 1 Samuel 2:4 is unreliable.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Isaiah 40:29
Claims God gives power to the faint, while 1 Samuel 2:4 discusses the weakening of the mighty.
Isaiah 40:29: He giveth power to the faint; and to [them that have] no might he increaseth strength.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:10
Indicates strength in weakness, contradicting the notion of the mighty becoming broken in 1 Samuel 2:4.
2 Corinthians 12:10: Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31
Mentions that safety is of the Lord, suggesting reliance on might, as implied in 1 Samuel 2:4, is futile.
Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could be seen in the idea of strength and weakness being tied to moral or divine favor. It might be interpreted to suggest that those who are strong will be made weak and vice versa, which can seem unfair or inconsistent if someone believes that hard work, rather than divine intervention, should determine one's strength or success. This could conflict with those who value merit and effort over fate or divine will.