Contradiction with Deuteronomy 30:19
1 Kings 14:15 mentions God's judgment and uprooting of Israel, while Deuteronomy 30:19 emphasizes the choice of life and blessings if they choose to obey.
Deuteronomy 30:19: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:35-37
1 Kings 14:15 speaks of a complete uprooting of Israel, whereas Jeremiah 31:35-37 assures the perpetuity of Israel's existence as long as natural orders remain.
Jeremiah 31:35-37: Thus saith the LORD, which giveth the sun for a light by day, [and] the ordinances of the moon and of the stars for a light by night, which divideth the sea when the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts [is] his name:
Contradiction with Amos 9:15
1 Kings 14:15 predicts uprooting from the land, but Amos 9:15 promises that Israel will never again be uprooted from the land God has given them.
Amos 9:15: And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith the LORD thy God.
Contradiction with Genesis 13:15
1 Kings 14:15 indicates Israel will lose its land, but Genesis 13:15 promises the land to Abram's descendants forever.
Genesis 13:15: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.
Contradiction with Isaiah 49:15-16
1 Kings 14:15 suggests abandonment, but Isaiah 49:15-16 assures that God will not forget His people.
Isaiah 49:15-16: Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. [that...: Heb. from having compassion]
Paradox #1
1 Kings 14:15 describes God's punishment on Israel because of their sins. Some might see a contradiction or conflict in the idea of a just and loving God who punishes people. This can raise questions about how justice and mercy are balanced in the Bible. These concepts can seem inconsistent to some readers trying to understand God's nature.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in 1 Kings 14:15 might relate to differing descriptions of events or outcomes involving prophecies and historical events which may not align with archaeological evidence or other historical records. However, without additional context or comparison with related scripture or historical data, identifying a specific contradiction or conflict is challenging. It's often a broader discussion on how biblical narratives fit within historical timelines.
Paradox #3
This verse can be seen as conflicting with the idea of a loving and forgiving God because it involves God's promise to punish and uproot a group of people due to their leader's sins. This could be inconsistent with the notion of collective punishment being just or fair, as it affects innocent individuals as well.