Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 14:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 14:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 14:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Jeroboam asked his wife to dress up in a way that nobody would know who she was and go to a man named Ahijah, who was a prophet that had told Jeroboam he would be king. Jeroboam wanted to find out something important, so he sent his wife secretly to talk to the prophet.

1 Kings 14:2: And Jeroboam said to his wife, Arise, I pray thee, and disguise thyself, that thou be not known to be the wife of Jeroboam; and get thee to Shiloh: behold, there [is] Ahijah the prophet, which told me that [I should be] king over this people.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 1:3

The verse contradicts 1 Kings 14:2 regarding seeking true prophetic guidance from God through different messengers rather than disguising oneself as someone else.

2 Kings 1:3: But the angel of the LORD said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, go up to meet the messengers of the king of Samaria, and say unto them, [Is it] not because [there is] not a God in Israel, [that] ye go to enquire of Baalzebub the god of Ekron?

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:8

Contradicts the approach of seeking counsel while in disguise, similar to the disguise used in 1 Kings 14:2 to obtain prophecy deceitfully.

1 Samuel 28:8: And Saul disguised himself, and put on other raiment, and he went, and two men with him, and they came to the woman by night: and he said, I pray thee, divine unto me by the familiar spirit, and bring me [him] up, whom I shall name unto thee.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:21

Contradicts the concept of expecting honest prophecy by deceitful means, emphasizing God’s disapproval of those not truly sent by Him.

Jeremiah 23:21: I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:20

Contradicts the act of seeking prophecy under false pretenses, emphasizing the seriousness of truthful prophecy from God’s appointed individuals.

Deuteronomy 18:20: But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:15

Highlights the contradiction of seeking genuine divine insight from a disguise, warning against false prophets, opposed to the behavior in 1 Kings 14:2.

Matthew 7:15: Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Paradox #1

The potential moral conflict in this situation could be the idea of deceit or disguise being used to gain information, which might contradict the value of honesty and transparency. This act might raise questions about the ethical implications of using deception even for perceived "good" ends.

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