Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 12:2
This verse states that the invasion of Shishak occurred because Rehoboam and all Israel transgressed against the Lord, adding a reason not explicitly mentioned in 1 Kings 14:25.
2 Chronicles 12:2: And it came to pass, [that] in the fifth year of king Rehoboam Shishak king of Egypt came up against Jerusalem, because they had transgressed against the LORD,
Contradiction with 2 Kings 23:33
Jehoahaz, the King of Judah, was imprisoned by Pharaoh Nechoh, indicating ongoing Egyptian interactions with Israelite kings; however, it frames Egypt as more dominant than what is depicted in 1 Kings 14:25.
2 Kings 23:33: And Pharaohnechoh put him in bands at Riblah in the land of Hamath, that he might not reign in Jerusalem; and put the land to a tribute of an hundred talents of silver, and a talent of gold. [that...: or, because he reigned] [put the...: Heb. set a fine upon the land]
Contradiction with Judges 2:14
This verse describes how God’s anger led to enemies' invasions as punishment, highlighting a spiritual reason for invasions whereas 1 Kings 14:25 attributes the event to a historical narrative.
Judges 2:14: And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and he delivered them into the hands of spoilers that spoiled them, and he sold them into the hands of their enemies round about, so that they could not any longer stand before their enemies.
Contradiction with Psalm 105:24
This verse reflects on God increasing Israel’s strength and numbers, suggesting continuous prominence, which contradicts the weakness displayed during Shishak's invasion.
Psalm 105:24: And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemies.
Contradiction with Isaiah 36:1
Assyria's invasion of Judah during King Hezekiah's reign presents a different external threat, illustrating a pattern of invasions not solely limited to Egypt as one might infer from 1 Kings 14:25.
Isaiah 36:1: Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah, [that] Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the defenced cities of Judah, and took them.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:4
Demonstrates Egypt as a defeated power at the parting of the Red Sea, contradicting its once again oppressive role over Israel as depicted in 1 Kings 14:25.
Exodus 14:4: And I will harden Pharaoh's heart, that he shall follow after them; and I will be honoured upon Pharaoh, and upon all his host; that the Egyptians may know that I [am] the LORD. And they did so.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:40
Jeroboam fled to Egypt to escape Solomon, portraying Egypt as initially a refuge, which contrasts with the threat Egypt later posed in 1 Kings 14:25.
1 Kings 11:40: Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.