Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 4:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 4:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 4:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse is about a very sad time when a woman is dying, but people around her tell her not to be afraid because she has a new baby boy. Even though this is usually happy news, the woman is too sad to respond or feel happy.

1 Samuel 4:20: And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard [it]. [neither...: Heb. set not her heart]

Contradiction with Psalm 30:5

This verse talks about joy coming in the morning, in contrast to the sorrowful and dying declaration of 1 Samuel 4:20.

Psalm 30:5: For his anger [endureth but] a moment; in his favour [is] life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy [cometh] in the morning. [his anger...: Heb. there is but a moment in his anger] [for a night: Heb. in the evening] [joy: Heb. singing]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:4

This verse states that those who mourn will be comforted, conflicting with the sense of despair in 1 Samuel 4:20.

Matthew 5:4: Blessed [are] they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse suggests that all things work together for good, which contradicts the tragic outcome in 1 Samuel 4:20.

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.

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