Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 4:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 4:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 4:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, the Philistines got very scared because they thought God had come to help their enemies. They were worried because they had never faced anything like this before.

1 Samuel 4:7: And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore. [heretofore: Heb. yesterday, or, the third day]

Contradiction with Psalm 27:1

This verse states "The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?" contrasting the fear expressed in 1 Samuel 4:7.

Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7

This verse states "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.", contrasting the fear shown by the Philistines.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:18

This verse states "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:", contradicting the fear experienced by the Philistines.

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.

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