Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 14:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 14:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 14:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Jeroboam was a king for 22 years before he died, and then his son Nadab became the new king. This means Jeroboam passed away like people do, and his son took his place.

1 Kings 14:20: And the days which Jeroboam reigned [were] two and twenty years: and he slept with his fathers, and Nadab his son reigned in his stead. [slept: Heb. lay down]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 12:16

1 Kings 14:20 states that the reign of Jeroboam lasted twenty-two years, whereas the focus in 2 Chronicles addresses the reign of Rehoboam, showing differing focus and details about the kings.

2 Chronicles 12:16: And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead. [Abijah: also called, Abijam]

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