Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 11:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 11:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 11:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Jeroboam, who worked for King Solomon, became upset with the king and started to go against him. Jeroboam's mom was Zeruah, and she didn't have a husband to help her.

1 Kings 11:26: And Jeroboam the son of Nebat, an Ephrathite of Zereda, Solomon's servant, whose mother's name [was] Zeruah, a widow woman, even he lifted up [his] hand against the king.

Contradiction with Job 36:11

This verse talks about prosperity through obedience, while 1 Kings 11:26 pertains to rebellion and disobedience.

Job 36:11: If they obey and serve [him], they shall spend their days in prosperity, and their years in pleasures.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1

This verse emphasizes submission to authorities, contrasting Jeroboam's rebellion against King Solomon.

Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17

Advises obedience to leaders, conflicting with Jeroboam's act of rebellion.

Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. [have...: or, guide]

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13

Encourages submission to every ordinance of man, opposing Jeroboam's defiance against the king.

1 Peter 2:13: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21

Warns against rising against authority, contrary to Jeroboam's actions against Solomon.

Proverbs 24:21: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]
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