Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 4:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 4:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 4:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, the Philistines were confused when they heard a loud shout from the Israelites' camp. They realized that the special box, which they believed held God's power, had arrived with the Israelites.

1 Samuel 4:6: And when the Philistines heard the noise of the shout, they said, What [meaneth] the noise of this great shout in the camp of the Hebrews? And they understood that the ark of the LORD was come into the camp.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:46

This verse asserts God's support for Israel's victory, in contrast to 1 Samuel 4:6 which depicts Israel's fear and impending defeat.

1 Samuel 17:46: This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel. [deliver...: Heb. shut thee up]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4

This verse assures that God goes with Israel to fight against their enemies, contradicting the defeat implied in 1 Samuel 4:6.

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 Psalm 20:7

Emphasizes trust in God's name over physical symbols like the ark, whereas 1 Samuel 4:6 reflects reliance on the ark causing fear among the Philistines.

Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

Promises God's presence and support, contrasting with the fear and chaos described in 1 Samuel 4:6.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:13-14

Depicts God fighting for Israel against their enemies, unlike the panic and threat sensed in 1 Samuel 4:6.

Exodus 14:13-14: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]
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