Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 31:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 31:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 31:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, the people of Jabeshgilead learned about the bad things the Philistines did to Saul. They felt sad and wanted to help because Saul was once kind to them.

1 Samuel 31:11: And when the inhabitants of Jabeshgilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul; [of that: or, concerning him that]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 1:6-10

2 Samuel 1:6-10 suggests that an Amalekite killed Saul, whereas 1 Samuel 31:11 describes his death in battle by his own hand, witnessed by his armour-bearer.

2 Samuel 1:6-10: And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

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