Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 13:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 13:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 13:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the prophet told his sons to get a donkey ready for him to ride. He wanted to go somewhere important, so his sons helped him by preparing the donkey.

1 Kings 13:27: And he spake to his sons, saying, Saddle me the ass. And they saddled [him].

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:21

Contradicts the idea of the righteous being hurt, suggesting no evil happens to the just.

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

Contradiction with Psalm 37:23-24

Implies that a good man's steps are ordered by the Lord and he should not fall, contradicting notions of misfortune upon the obedient.

Psalm 37:23-24: The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way. [ordered: or, established]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:5

States that the righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way, opposing the implication of misfortune due to divine direction.

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

Contradiction with Matthew 10:29-31

Indicates God's protective omnipresence over His followers, contrasting with the occurrence of misfortune or death as an act of divine will.

Matthew 10:29-31: Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. [farthing: it is in value halfpenny farthing in the original, as being the tenth part of the Roman penny]
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