Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 3:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 3:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 3:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, everyone in Israel, from the north to the south, knew that Samuel was chosen and trusted as God's special messenger. People believed that God had picked Samuel to share His messages with them.

1 Samuel 3:20: And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew that Samuel [was] established [to be] a prophet of the LORD. [established: or, faithful]

Contradiction with John 1:46

This verse expresses skepticism about anything good coming from Nazareth, while 1 Samuel 3:20 affirms Samuel as a recognized prophet without question.

John 1:46: And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:14

This verse speaks of false prophets, contrasting with 1 Samuel 3:20 where Samuel is described as a recognized prophet.

Jeremiah 14:14: Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.

Contradiction with Matthew 13:57

Jesus mentions that a prophet is not without honor except in his own country, whereas 1 Samuel 3:20 states Samuel was universally recognized as a true prophet.

Matthew 13:57: And they were offended in him. But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, save in his own country, and in his own house.

Contradiction with Mark 6:4

Similar to Matthew 13:57, it highlights the lack of honor a prophet has in his own country, contrasting with Samuel's acceptance in all of Israel.

Mark 6:4: But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

Contradiction with Luke 4:24

This verse also speaks about a prophet not being accepted in his own country, contrasting with Samuel's acceptance in Israel.

Luke 4:24: And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:3

Speaks of foolish prophets following their own spirit, not from the Lord, in contrast to Samuel's recognized prophecy by God throughout Israel.

Ezekiel 13:3: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! [follow: Heb. walk after] [and...: or, and things which they have not seen]
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