Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 15:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 15:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 15:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, King Asa asked for help, and Benhadad listened and sent his army leaders to fight against some cities in Israel. They attacked and won over those places like Ijon, Dan, and others.

1 Kings 15:20: So Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of the hosts which he had against the cities of Israel, and smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelbethmaachah, and all Cinneroth, with all the land of Naphtali.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

This verse states that God does not lie or change His mind, while 1 Kings 15:20 shows a change in political alliances.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with James 1:17

It asserts God is unchanging, contrary to the shifting alliances and human decisions in 1 Kings 15:20.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

It declares the Lord does not change, compared to the political maneuvering in 1 Kings 15:20.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

It states Jesus Christ is the same always, while 1 Kings 15:20 describes changing human allegiances.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
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