Contradiction with 2 Samuel 1:10
This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 31:5 as it describes an Amalekite claiming to have killed Saul, whereas 1 Samuel 31:5 states that Saul's armor bearer killed himself after witnessing Saul's death by his own hand.
2 Samuel 1:10: So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that [was] upon his head, and the bracelet that [was] on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.
Paradox #1
There could be a perceived inconsistency when comparing "1 Samuel 31:5" with "2 Samuel 1:10", where different accounts are given about how Saul died. In one instance, Saul's armor-bearer is said to have killed him, while in another, an Amalekite claims to have killed Saul. This discrepancy can lead to questions about the accuracy of the narratives.
Paradox #2
There is a possible contradiction with "2 Samuel 1:10," where different accounts are given about how Saul died. In "1 Samuel 31:5," Saul's armor-bearer sees that Saul is dead and kills himself, while in "2 Samuel 1:10," an Amalekite claims that he killed Saul at Saul's own request. The two versions of the event conflict with each other.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could be seen in the act of a person deliberately taking their own life. This conflicts with the general biblical teaching that life is sacred and belongs to God, and human beings do not have the right to end their own lives. This presents an inconsistency with the broader message of valuing life in the Bible.