Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Samuel 9:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Samuel 9:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Samuel 9:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Samuel, Saul and his servant were looking for his father's donkeys, but they couldn't find them even after searching in many places. It shows how they kept trying really hard to find what was lost.

1 Samuel 9:4: And he passed through mount Ephraim, and passed through the land of Shalisha, but they found [them] not: then they passed through the land of Shalim, and [there they were] not: and he passed through the land of the Benjamites, but they found [them] not.

Contradiction with Mark 11:2

This verse mentions finding a colt in a specific place, while 1 Samuel 9:4 describes Saul searching through many regions and not finding the donkeys, indicating differences in the outcomes of searches.

Mark 11:2: And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring [him].

Contradiction with Matthew 7:7

This verse suggests that one who seeks will find, whereas in 1 Samuel 9:4, Saul did not find the donkeys despite searching diligently.

Matthew 7:7: Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:1

This verse suggests there is a time for everything, while 1 Samuel 9:4 depicts Saul's seemingly endless and fruitless search, suggesting there might not always be a successful outcome within a specific time frame.

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

Contradiction with John 16:24

This verse implies asking will result in receiving, contrasting with 1 Samuel 9:4 where Saul’s endeavor to search does not result in finding the donkeys.

John 16:24: Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.
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