Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 16:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 16:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 16:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Zimri killed the king and became the new king himself. This story shows how people fought for power a long time ago.

1 Kings 16:10: And Zimri went in and smote him, and killed him, in the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah, and reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 26:9

This verse emphasizes not harming the Lord's anointed, which contradicts the act of assassination in 1 Kings 16:10.

1 Samuel 26:9: And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD'S anointed, and be guiltless?

Contradiction with Romans 13:1-2

These verses stress obeying governing authorities as God's ordinance, conflicting with the violent overthrow in 1 Kings 16:10.

Romans 13:1-2: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies, opposing the murderous act in 1 Kings 16:10.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts Baasha's murder of Nadab in 1 Kings 16:10.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:21-22

Advises fearing the Lord and the king and warns against rebellion, conflicting with the coup in 1 Kings 16:10.

Proverbs 24:21-22: My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: [and] meddle not with them that are given to change: [them...: Heb. changers]
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