Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 31:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 31:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 31:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the Philistines were chasing King Saul and his sons during a battle. Sadly, Saul's sons, Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua, were killed by the Philistines.

1 Samuel 31:2: And the Philistines followed hard upon Saul and upon his sons; and the Philistines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchishua, Saul's sons.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:4-5

These verses suggest that Saul's death was by suicide whereas 1 Samuel 31:2 covers the death of his sons, possibly implying a different context or order of events.

1 Samuel 31:4-5: Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [abuse...: or, mock me]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 1:6-10

This passage suggests that an Amalekite killed Saul, contradicting the implication that he died along with his sons in battle.

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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