Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 7:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 7:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 7:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, God helped the people of Israel win a battle against their enemies, the Philistines. The Israelites chased the Philistines far away, showing that God was with them and helped them be strong.

1 Samuel 7:11: And the men of Israel went out of Mizpeh, and pursued the Philistines, and smote them, until [they came] under Bethcar.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse describes the Lord fighting for the Israelites, whereas 1 Samuel 7:11 depicts the Israelites themselves actively pursuing and defeating the Philistines.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17

This verse advises standing still and seeing the salvation of the Lord, contrasting with the active pursuit and fighting shown in 1 Samuel 7:11.

2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving enemies and doing good, in contrast to the actions of Israelites pursuing and smiting the Philistines in 1 Samuel 7:11.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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