Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 13:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 13:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 13:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this story shows us that disobeying God can lead to serious consequences. It also teaches that God's instructions should be followed carefully because He knows what is best for us.

1 Kings 13:24: And when he was gone, a lion met him by the way, and slew him: and his carcase was cast in the way, and the ass stood by it, the lion also stood by the carcase.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

This verse states that no harm befalls the righteous, which contradicts the harm that befell the man of God who was killed by a lion in 1 Kings 13:24.

Proverbs 12:21: There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:31

This verse assures that we are of more value than many sparrows, suggesting divine protection, contrasting with the man of God's sudden death.

Matthew 10:31: Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:11-12

These verses promise angelic protection to prevent harm, which contradicts the incident of the man of God's death.

Psalm 91:11-12: For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:7

This verse states the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, which seems contradictory to the fate of the man of God.

Psalm 34:7: The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:5

This verse suggests that the righteous are delivered from trouble, which contradicts the fate of the man of God in 1 Kings 13:24.

Proverbs 11:5: The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. [direct: Heb. rectify]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in this passage could be seen in the idea of divine punishment being carried out by a lion, a wild animal, which seems unusual and harsh for a prophet. It raises questions about justice and the nature of divine intervention.

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