Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 15:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 15:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 15:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse means that during the eighteenth year of King Jeroboam's rule, Abijam became the new king of Judah. It tells us who was in charge and what year it was when Abijam began to rule.

1 Kings 15:1: Now in the eighteenth year of king Jeroboam the son of Nebat reigned Abijam over Judah.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 14:1

This verse states that Abijah was buried, and Asa his son reigned in his stead, highlighting a peaceful transition of power without referencing the conflict mentioned in 1 Kings 15:1.

2 Chronicles 14:1: So Abijah slept with his fathers, and they buried him in the city of David: and Asa his son reigned in his stead. In his days the land was quiet ten years.
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