Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 14:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 14:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 14:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Kings, the people of Judah did bad things that made God very upset, even more than their parents and grandparents had done. They did things they knew were wrong, and this made God feel sad and angry.

1 Kings 14:22: And Judah did evil in the sight of the LORD, and they provoked him to jealousy with their sins which they had committed, above all that their fathers had done.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 12:1

It states that Rehoboam and all Israel forsook the law of the Lord, contrasting with the singular emphasis on Judah doing evil in 1 Kings 14:22.

2 Chronicles 12:1: And it came to pass, when Rehoboam had established the kingdom, and had strengthened himself, he forsook the law of the LORD, and all Israel with him.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 18:3

Describes King Hezekiah as doing what was right in the sight of the Lord, unlike Judah in 1 Kings 14:22.

2 Kings 18:3: And he did [that which was] right in the sight of the LORD, according to all that David his father did.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:25

States that Josiah turned to the Lord with all his heart, directly opposing the actions of Judah as described in 1 Kings 14:22.

2 Kings 23:25: And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there [any] like him.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 17:3-4

Notes that the Lord was with Jehoshaphat because he sought the God of his father, contrary to the actions of Judah in 1 Kings 14:22.

2 Chronicles 17:3-4: And the LORD was with Jehoshaphat, because he walked in the first ways of his father David, and sought not unto Baalim; [of...: or, of his father, and of David]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Suggests that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, which is the opposite of Judah's actions in 1 Kings 14:22.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Paradox #1

This verse might show a contradiction because it depicts how the people engaged in actions that provoked the Lord. This can be seen as inconsistent with the expectation of loyalty and obedience to God, as previously instructed. This conflict arises between their actions and God's commands.

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