Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 7:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 7:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 7:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, God helped the Israelites be safe from their enemies, the Philistines, while Samuel was leading them. The Philistines did not attack Israel anymore because God was always helping Samuel and his people.

1 Samuel 7:13: So the Philistines were subdued, and they came no more into the coast of Israel: and the hand of the LORD was against the Philistines all the days of Samuel.

Contradiction with Judges 2:20-21

This passage speaks of God’s anger and decision to no longer drive out the nations before Israel, whereas 1 Samuel 7:13 describes a period where the Philistines no longer came into Israelite territory, implying God’s protection and intervention.

Judges 2:20-21: And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice;

Contradiction with Jeremiah 15:1

This verse implies God's unwillingness to protect Israel, which contrasts with 1 Samuel 7:13 where God’s hand is against the Philistines, providing protection to Israel.

Jeremiah 15:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Though Moses and Samuel stood before me, [yet] my mind [could] not [be] toward this people: cast [them] out of my sight, and let them go forth.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:18-20

This indicates God’s rejection and removal of Israel from His sight due to disobedience, opposing 1 Samuel 7:13 where God supports Israel against their enemies.

2 Kings 17:18-20: Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.

Contradiction with Isaiah 63:10

This verse shows Israel grieving God's Holy Spirit, leading to Him fighting against them, contradicting the divine assistance seen in 1 Samuel 7:13.

Isaiah 63:10: But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, [and] he fought against them.

Contradiction with Psalms 44:9-10

Here, God is depicted as rejecting and not going with the armies of Israel, which is contradictory to the divine protection and victory highlighted in 1 Samuel 7:13.

Psalms 44:9-10: But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.
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