Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 14:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 14:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 14:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, at that time, Jeroboam's son named Abijah became very sick. Jeroboam was a king, and this was a sad moment for him because his son was not well.

1 Kings 14:1: At that time Abijah the son of Jeroboam fell sick.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse advises trust in the Lord with all your heart and not leaning on your own understanding, which contrasts with the presumably simple and direct judgment on illness in 1 Kings 14:1 without deeper reflection or faith.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Romans 8:28

This verse states that all things work together for good to those who love God, contradicting the seemingly negative and hopeless prediction of illness in 1 Kings 14:1.

Romans 8:28: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose.

Contradiction with James 5:14

This verse encourages calling for the elders of the church to pray over the sick, offering a hopeful action contrary to the passive acceptance of illness in 1 Kings 14:1.

James 5:14: Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord:

Contradiction with Isaiah 53:5

This verse speaks of healing through the suffering servant, offering hope and contradicting the predetermined negative outcome in 1 Kings 14:1.

Isaiah 53:5: But he [was] wounded for our transgressions, [he was] bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace [was] upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. [wounded: or, tormented] [stripes: Heb. bruise]

Contradiction with Matthew 9:12

Here Jesus speaks of the sick needing a physician, implying action and healing rather than the seemingly resigned outlook on illness in 1 Kings 14:1.

Matthew 9:12: But when Jesus heard [that], he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.

Contradiction with Psalm 30:2

This verse is a plea for healing and portrays God as a healer, opposing the implicit finality of the illness mentioned in 1 Kings 14:1.

Psalm 30:2: O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans for welfare and not evil, offering hope contrary to the foreboding nature of 1 Kings 14:1.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with John 11:4

Jesus indicates that the sickness is not unto death but for God's glory, suggesting a purpose and hope not evident in the situation in 1 Kings 14:1.

John 11:4: When Jesus heard [that], he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
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