Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 9:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 9:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 9:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, Samuel gave Saul and his servant the best seats at a special meal with about thirty other people. This shows that Samuel thought Saul was very important and special.

1 Samuel 9:22: And Samuel took Saul and his servant, and brought them into the parlour, and made them sit in the chiefest place among them that were bidden, which [were] about thirty persons.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:11

While 1 Samuel 9:22 depicts Saul being given a place of honor, in 1 Samuel 16:11, David is not even considered initially by Jesse as he is out tending sheep, suggesting a contrast in initial presentation and importance.

1 Samuel 16:11: And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. [down: Heb. round]

Contradiction with Luke 14:10

1 Samuel 9:22 shows Saul being elevated to a position of honor, whereas in Luke 14:10, the teaching is to take the lowest place to then be honored, implying a humble approach before recognition.

Luke 14:10: But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:12

1 Samuel 9:22 describes Saul as being honored above others, yet Matthew 23:12 teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, contrasting the emphasis on humility over being honored.

Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
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