Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 7:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 7:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 7:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Samuel would always go back to his home in Ramah, where he helped the people by making fair decisions. He also made a special place there to worship and show his love for God.

1 Samuel 7:17: And his return [was] to Ramah; for there [was] his house; and there he judged Israel; and there he built an altar unto the LORD.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 7:15

1 Samuel 7:15 states that Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life, which is contradicted by 1 Samuel 8:1-3 indicating his sons judged over Israel.

1 Samuel 7:15: And Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:1-3

These verses suggest Samuel appointed his sons as judges when he was old, implying he did not judge all the days of his life, as stated in 1 Samuel 7:15.

1 Samuel 8:1-3: And it came to pass, when Samuel was old, that he made his sons judges over Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:1-2

Samuel mentions he is old and gray-headed and his sons were with them, which may imply a transition of judging duties, contradicting the lifelong role stated in 1 Samuel 7:15.

1 Samuel 12:1-2: And Samuel said unto all Israel, Behold, I have hearkened unto your voice in all that ye said unto me, and have made a king over you.
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