Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 13:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 13:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 13:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when King Jeroboam tried to hurt the man of God, his hand became stiff and he couldn't move it anymore. This shows that God was protecting the man and had power over the king.

1 Kings 13:4: And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Bethel, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:12

This verse instructs to honor one's parents, contradicting King Jeroboam's act of violence against the man of God.

Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek, opposing Jeroboam's immediate reaction to attack.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against taking revenge, contrasting Jeroboam's reaction to the prophecy.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turning away wrath contradicts Jeroboam's wrathful response to the man of God.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with James 1:20

This verse warns that human anger does not bring about the righteous life God desires, opposing Jeroboam's anger.

James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

Paradox #1

1 Kings 13:4 shows a king attempting to harm a prophet who spoke against him, but the king's hand is miraculously withered as a result. The moral conflict here could be seen in the king's immediate intent to harm—showing a lack of repentance or willingness to listen to the prophet's message. This demonstrates a clash between the king's worldly power and the divine message being delivered, highlighting the tension between human authority and divine will.

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