Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 15:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 15:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 15:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, King Asa told everyone in Judah to help take stones and wood from a place called Ramah. They used those materials to build other towns named Geba and Mizpah.

1 Kings 15:22: Then king Asa made a proclamation throughout all Judah; none [was] exempted: and they took away the stones of Ramah, and the timber thereof, wherewith Baasha had builded; and king Asa built with them Geba of Benjamin, and Mizpah. [exempted: Heb. free]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:9-10

Contradicts as it emphasizes resting on the Sabbath, whereas 1 Kings 15:22 describes labor commanded by the king.

Exodus 20:9-10: Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Contradicts as it blesses peacemakers, while 1 Kings 15:22 involves undertaking a construction for defense purposes.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Contradicts as it envisions beating swords into plowshares, while 1 Kings 15:22 describes fortifying a city.

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 Micah 4:3

Similar to Isaiah 2:4, it contradicts with the idea of not engaging in military preparations, whereas 1 Kings 15:22 involves building defenses.

Micah 4:3: And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Psalm 127:1

Contradicts as it states that building is in vain without the Lord, yet 1 Kings 15:22 does not mention seeking divine assistance for building the city.

Psalm 127:1: [A Song of degrees for Solomon.] Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh [but] in vain. [for...: or, of Solomon] [that...: Heb. that are builders of it in it]
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