Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 9:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 9:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 9:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the prophet Samuel told Saul that he was the one who could see things from God. Samuel invited Saul to eat with him and promised to tell Saul what he was thinking inside his heart.

1 Samuel 9:19: And Samuel answered Saul, and said, I [am] the seer: go up before me unto the high place; for ye shall eat with me to day, and to morrow I will let thee go, and will tell thee all that [is] in thine heart.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 14:14

This verse states that false prophets speak lies in God's name, which could contradict 1 Samuel 9:19's authoritative statement about divine encounter and truth through Samuel.

Jeremiah 14:14: Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:23

The verse shows how the Lord allowed a lying spirit in the mouths of prophets, contrasting with 1 Samuel 9:19's depiction of Samuel as a reliable and truthful prophet.

1 Kings 22:23: Now therefore, behold, the LORD hath put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these thy prophets, and the LORD hath spoken evil concerning thee.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:22

This verse establishes a test for true prophecy, which could be seen as contradicting if one questions or doubts the validity or fulfillment of Samuel's prophecies.

Deuteronomy 18:22: When a prophet speaketh in the name of the LORD, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that [is] the thing which the LORD hath not spoken, [but] the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 13:6

It talks about prophets seeing false visions and lying divinations, which contradicts the portrayal of Samuel as a true prophet in 1 Samuel 9:19.

Ezekiel 13:6: They have seen vanity and lying divination, saying, The LORD saith: and the LORD hath not sent them: and they have made [others] to hope that they would confirm the word.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

Warns of false prophets, which can stand in contrast to Samuel's role as a true prophet in 1 Samuel 9:19 if one questions his authenticity.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Contradiction with 1 John 4:1

This verse urges testing the spirits, highlighting skepticism toward claims of prophecy, which could contradict the acceptance of Samuel's prophetic role in 1 Samuel 9:19.

1 John 4:1: Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
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