Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 4:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 4:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 4:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, when Phinehas' wife, who was about to have a baby, heard that the special box that belongs to God was taken and that her husband and father-in-law had died, she became very sad and started having her baby because of the news.

1 Samuel 4:19: And his daughter in law, Phinehas' wife, was with child, [near] to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her. [be delivered: or, cry out] [came: Heb. were turned]

Contradiction with Joshua 1:9

While 1 Samuel 4:19 describes fear and sorrow at the ark's capture, Joshua 1:9 emphasizes courage and strength despite adversity.

Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

1 Samuel 4:19 depicts the fear of losing the ark, whereas 1 John 4:18 asserts that perfect love casts out fear.

1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:6-7

In contrast to the anxiety described in 1 Samuel 4:19, Philippians 4:6-7 advises against anxiety by suggesting prayer and thanksgiving for peace.

Philippians 4:6-7: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

The despair in 1 Samuel 4:19 contrasts with Romans 8:28, which assures that all things work together for good for those who love God.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:1-2

The distress in 1 Samuel 4:19 stands in contrast to Psalm 46:1-2, which declares God as a refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1-2: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Contradiction with Psalm 23:4

While the passage in 1 Samuel 4:19 is filled with fear, Psalm 23:4 expresses a lack of fear even in the face of death because God is with us.

Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Contradiction with Philippians 4:4

While 1 Samuel 4:19 describes sadness and despair, Philippians 4:4 encourages rejoicing in the Lord always.

Philippians 4:4: Rejoice in the Lord alway: [and] again I say, Rejoice.
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