Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 14:14

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

According to the author of 1 Kings, God will choose a new king for Israel who will stop Jeroboam’s family from being rulers. This will happen soon, even starting now.

1 Kings 14:14: Moreover the LORD shall raise him up a king over Israel, who shall cut off the house of Jeroboam that day: but what? even now.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

1 Kings 14:14 speaks of God raising a king to cut off the house of Jeroboam, indicating destruction. Jeremiah 29:11 promises plans to prosper and not to harm.

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]

Paradox #1

This verse could bring up a contradiction about the fairness of punishment. It might seem unfair to some that a whole family or community could suffer because of one person's actions, raising questions about collective punishment and individual responsibility.

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