Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
This verse emphasizes honoring one’s father and mother, which could contradict Samuel's potential reluctance to share difficult truths with Eli, his mentor, as seen in 1 Samuel 3:17.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:23
This verse speaks about the joy of an appropriate answer, contrasting with the discomfort and fear Samuel might feel in delivering God's harsh message to Eli.
Proverbs 15:23: A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word [spoken] in due season, how good [is it]! [due...: Heb. his season]
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6
The verse suggests faithful are the wounds of a friend, implying comfort or acceptance in delivering honest feedback, which can be seen as contrasting Samuel's hesitation in 1 Samuel 3:17.
Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]
Contradiction with Isaiah 6:5
Isaiah's response to being called by God is one of woe and unworthiness, contrasting with Samuel's direct response with boldness when prompted by Eli.
Isaiah 6:5: Then said I, Woe [is] me! for I am undone; because I [am] a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. [undone: Heb. cut off]
Contradiction with Jonah 1:3
Jonah's initial flight demonstrates a reluctance to deliver God’s message, contrasting with Samuel’s ultimate choice to tell Eli regardless of the message's difficulty as seen in 1 Samuel 3:17.
Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.