Contradiction with Psalm 119:60
This verse emphasizes the importance of being quick to obey God's commandments, while 1 Kings 13:22 highlights the consequences of disobedience.
Psalm 119:60: I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:11
This verse asserts that God's word accomplishes its purpose without failing, yet 1 Kings 13:22 depicts a scenario where God's explicit command was not fulfilled due to human failure.
Isaiah 55:11: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper [in the thing] whereto I sent it.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
Here, God relents from disaster upon repentance, contrasting with the irreversible consequences of disobedience depicted in 1 Kings 13:22.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with Matthew 7:24-25
These verses describe the stability of following God's word, in contrast to the downfall resulting from disobedience seen in 1 Kings 13:22.
Matthew 7:24-25: Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
Contradiction with James 1:25
This verse speaks to the blessings of being a doer of the word, while 1 Kings 13:22 shows the dire result of not adhering to God's instruction.
James 1:25: But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth [therein], he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed. [deed: or, doing]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in 1 Kings 13:22 can be seen in how a prophet delivered God's message but then disobeyed it after being deceived by another prophet. This raises questions about the reliability of prophets and God's communication.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse might involve the conflict between obeying God's command and being misled by another person claiming to speak for God. It raises questions about how to discern true guidance from false, and the consequences of being deceived, even if the intention was to obey.