Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 9:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 9:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 9:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Samuel, this verse shows Samuel telling Saul to get ready to go on a journey. Samuel and Saul woke up early and went out together, starting something important.

1 Samuel 9:26: And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.

Contradiction with Proverbs 27:14

This verse contradicts 1 Samuel 9:26 as it suggests that rousing someone early with loud blessings will be seen as a curse, while 1 Samuel 9:26 depicts an early and seemingly positive awakening.

Proverbs 27:14: He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

This verse implies that a man's direction comes from the Lord, potentially conflicting with Samuel's specific actions in 1 Samuel 9:26, indicating human initiation.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:19

This verse declares God as unchanging and truthful, conflicting with any human misunderstanding or potential error about divine messages seen in 1 Samuel 9:26.

Numbers 23:19: God [is] not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do [it]? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

This verse emphasizes that there is a time for everything, potentially contradicting the abruptness of the early morning awakening in 1 Samuel 9:26.

Ecclesiastes 3:1: To every [thing there is] a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

This verse underscores the difference between God's thoughts and man's thoughts, possibly contradicting the human understanding of divine encounters in 1 Samuel 9:26.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
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