Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:4
It states that Saul took his own life by falling on his sword, whereas 2 Samuel 1:5 references a man claiming to have killed Saul.
1 Samuel 31:4: Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [abuse...: or, mock me]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:6
It indicates that Saul and his three sons died together, suggesting no survivor who could report his death as in 2 Samuel 1:5.
1 Samuel 31:6: So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armourbearer, and all his men, that same day together.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 1:10
Contradicts the Amalekite's claim in 2 Samuel 1:5 by providing additional narrative details regarding Saul's death, suggesting a discrepancy in the account.
2 Samuel 1:10: So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that [was] upon his head, and the bracelet that [was] on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 10:4
Echoes 1 Samuel 31:4 that Saul took his own life, conflicting with the report given in 2 Samuel 1:5.
1 Chronicles 10:4: Then said Saul to his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [abuse me: or, mock me]