Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 11:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 11:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 11:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that Jeroboam met a special messenger from God named Ahijah. They were alone, and something important was going to happen, like getting a special message from God.

1 Kings 11:29: And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two [were] alone in the field:

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse suggests that many plans are in a person's heart, but the Lord’s purpose prevails, which can contradict the notion of a prophetic announcement in 1 Kings 11:29 being solely dependent on human action.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse highlights the unchanging nature of God and His gifts, potentially contrasting with prophetic changes announced in 1 Kings 11:29.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

States that God does not change, which might seem at odds with the idea of God altering the kingdom’s structure as hinted in 1 Kings 11:29.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

Suggests God does not lie or change His mind, which could conflict with the prophecy given to Jeroboam about a drastic change.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

Indicates that God's ways and thoughts are higher and different from human understanding. This can conflict with human-centric interpretations of prophetic events like those in 1 Kings 11:29.

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