Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 4:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 4:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 4:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, God spoke through Samuel to all the people of Israel. Then, the Israelites got ready to fight their enemies, the Philistines, and both groups set up their camps to prepare for the battle.

1 Samuel 4:1: And the word of Samuel came to all Israel. Now Israel went out against the Philistines to battle, and pitched beside Ebenezer: and the Philistines pitched in Aphek. [came: or, came to pass: Heb. was]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

Proverbs 21:31 highlights that victory comes from the Lord, whereas 1 Samuel 4:1 depicts Israel relying on their own strength in battle.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:47

1 Samuel 17:47 emphasizes that the battle is the Lord's, in contrast to 1 Samuel 4:1 where the Israelites act on their own initiative.

1 Samuel 17:47: And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle [is] the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands.
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