Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 15:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 15:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 15:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse shows that there was always fighting between Asa, the king of Judah, and Baasha, the king of Israel. It helps us understand that the two kingdoms were not getting along and had lots of disagreements.

1 Kings 15:16: And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse encourages living peaceably with all men, which contradicts the continual war described in 1 Kings 15:16.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse states that peacemakers are blessed, contrasting the ongoing conflict mentioned in 1 Kings 15:16.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

This verse envisions a future without war, where nations do not fight, contrary to the continuous war in 1 Kings 15:16.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with James 3:17-18

These verses promote peace and gentleness, which are in opposition to the conflict described in 1 Kings 15:16.

James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Hebrews 12:14

This verse urges believers to pursue peace with all people, conflicting with the persistent conflict in 1 Kings 15:16.

Hebrews 12:14: Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in 1 Kings 15:16 might relate to differences in accounts of the reigns of the kings and battles between the kingdoms of Israel and Judah as recorded in different parts of the Bible, such as differences in timelines or specific events when compared to other biblical books like Chronicles.

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