Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 14:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 14:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 14:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when Ahijah heard the lady's footsteps, he knew she was pretending to be someone else, and he told her he had important and sad news to share with her. He understood that God sent him to deliver this message.

1 Kings 14:6: And it was [so], when Ahijah heard the sound of her feet, as she came in at the door, that he said, Come in, thou wife of Jeroboam; why feignest thou thyself [to be] another? for I [am] sent to thee [with] heavy [tidings]. [heavy: Heb. hard]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:32

This verse expresses God's desire for repentance and life rather than judgment and death, which contrasts the impending judgment given in 1 Kings 14:6.

Ezekiel 18:32: For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn [yourselves], and live ye. [yourselves: or, others]

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

In this verse, God relented from sending disaster after the people of Nineveh repented, contrasting with the unchangeable judgment declared in 1 Kings 14:6.

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 James 1:5

This verse highlights God's willingness to give wisdom generously and without reproach, which contrasts with the direct and pointed judgment delivered in 1 Kings 14:6.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Psalm 103:8

This verse speaks of God's mercy, graciousness, and slow anger, which contrasts with the direct prophecy of judgment in 1 Kings 14:6.

Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 18:7-8

In these verses, God states that He will relent from disaster if a nation repents, contrasting with the certain judgment given in 1 Kings 14:6 without mention of potential repentance.

Jeremiah 18:7-8: [At what] instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and concerning a kingdom, to pluck up, and to pull down, and to destroy [it];
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