Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 15:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 15:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 15:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Asa was a good king because he followed God’s rules, just like his ancestor David did. He made God happy by doing the right things.

1 Kings 15:11: And Asa did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, as [did] David his father.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:6

1 Kings 11:6 describes Solomon doing evil in the sight of the Lord, which contrasts with Asa's actions in 1 Kings 15:11 where he is described as doing right like David.

1 Kings 11:6: And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as [did] David his father. [went...: Heb. fulfilled not after]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 12:14

This verse describes Rehoboam doing evil because he did not prepare his heart to seek the Lord, contradicting Asa's righteousness as mentioned in 1 Kings 15:11.

2 Chronicles 12:14: And he did evil, because he prepared not his heart to seek the LORD. [prepared: or, fixed]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:2

2 Kings 21:2 talks about Manasseh doing evil in the eyes of the Lord, opposing Asa's righteous deeds referenced in 1 Kings 15:11.

2 Kings 21:2: And he did [that which was] evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 16:25

1 Kings 16:25 reports that Omri did evil in the sight of the Lord, directly contradicting Asa's commendation for doing what was right in 1 Kings 15:11.

1 Kings 16:25: But Omri wrought evil in the eyes of the LORD, and did worse than all that [were] before him.
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