Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 13:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 13:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 13:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Kings, the man of God is following God's instructions not to return or eat in the place because he is obeying what God told him to do. It's like when your parents give you a rule to follow, and you listen to keep safe and do what's right.

1 Kings 13:16: And he said, I may not return with thee, nor go in with thee: neither will I eat bread nor drink water with thee in this place:

Contradiction with Genesis 18:3

In Genesis 18:3, Abraham invites the Lord to visit, showing hospitality and willingness to accommodate, in contrast to 1 Kings 13:16 where the prophet refuses an invitation to go home and eat with another prophet.

Genesis 18:3: And said, My Lord, if now I have found favour in thy sight, pass not away, I pray thee, from thy servant:

Contradiction with Genesis 19:2

Lot insists that the visiting angels enter his house and spend the night, contradicting the refusal of hospitality in 1 Kings 13:16.

Genesis 19:2: And he said, Behold now, my lords, turn in, I pray you, into your servant's house, and tarry all night, and wash your feet, and ye shall rise up early, and go on your ways. And they said, Nay; but we will abide in the street all night.

Contradiction with Judges 4:18

Jael invites Sisera into her tent to provide rest, contrasting with the refusal to accept the invitation in 1 Kings 13:16.

Judges 4:18: And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not. And when he had turned in unto her into the tent, she covered him with a mantle. [mantle: or, rug, or, blanket]

Contradiction with Luke 24:29

The disciples urge Jesus to stay with them, opposing the notion of refusal to an offer or invitation in 1 Kings 13:16.

Luke 24:29: But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.

Paradox #1

1 Kings 13:16 is part of a story where a man of God disobeys God's direct command because he is deceived by another prophet. The potential contradiction here is the conflict between obedience to God's direct command versus the persuasion or influence of others who also claim to speak for God. It raises questions about discernment and the consequences of not adhering strictly to one's understanding of God's will.

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