Contradiction with 1 John 1:9
1 Kings 14:16 speaks of the Lord giving up Israel due to their sins, whereas 1 John 1:9 offers forgiveness and cleansing from all unrighteousness for those who confess their sins.
1 John 1:9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us [our] sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21
1 Kings 14:16 indicates collective punishment for Israel's sins, while Ezekiel 18:21 states that if a wicked person repents, they will live and not be held accountable for their past sins.
Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
In 1 Kings 14:16, God is portrayed as punishing Israel, while Isaiah 1:18 presents an invitation for reconciliation and the promise of forgiveness despite sins.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Jonah 3:10
1 Kings 14:16 suggests no turning back from disaster for sins, unlike Jonah 3:10 where God decides not to punish Nineveh after they repent.
Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
1 Kings 14:16 highlights a judgment, but 2 Chronicles 7:14 emphasizes healing and forgiveness if God’s people repent and pray.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:8
1 Kings 14:16 describes assured destruction for Israel's sin, yet Jeremiah 18:8 tells of God’s willingness to withhold punishment if a nation repents of its evil.
Jeremiah 18:8: If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
1 Kings 14:16 presents God's decision to punish, whereas 2 Peter 3:9 focuses on God's patience and desire for all to come to repentance.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Paradox #1
1 Kings 14:16 might have contradictions with other parts of the Bible that discuss the reasons for Israel's downfall. Some passages emphasize different causes, like foreign alliances or idolatry. These varying explanations might seem inconsistent to readers trying to identify a single reason for historical events involving Israel.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction or conflict in this context could be the idea of collective punishment. The verse suggests that an entire group of people is punished for the sins of their leader. This raises questions about fairness and justice, as it might seem unfair to hold everyone accountable for the actions of one individual.