Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29
This verse states that God does not change His mind or lie, potentially contradicting 1 Samuel 4:16 where God allows the Israelites to suffer defeat, implying a change in expected divine favor.
1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]
Contradiction with Numbers 23:19
Emphasizes that God does not lie or repent, suggesting consistency, which conflicts with the perception of divine abandonment in 1 Samuel 4:16.
Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4
Assures that God goes with His people to fight against their enemies and save them, contradicting the defeat of Israel in 1 Samuel 4:16.
Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:5
Promises that no one will be able to stand against God's people, opposing the outcome in 1 Samuel 4:16 where the Israelites are defeated.
Joshua 1:5: There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, [so] I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:5
Expresses the idea that God will never leave or forsake His people, differing from the perceived forsaking of Israel in 1 Samuel 4:16.
Hebrews 13:5: [Let your] conversation [be] without covetousness; [and be] content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
States that if God is for us, no one can be against us, contradicting the defeat described in 1 Samuel 4:16.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?