Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 16:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 16:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 16:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God sent a message through a man named Jehu that Baasha's family would be destroyed because they did wrong things. Zimri was the one who made this happen, just like God had said.

1 Kings 16:12: Thus did Zimri destroy all the house of Baasha, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake against Baasha by Jehu the prophet, [by: Heb. by the hand of]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

This verse states that God does not lie or change His mind, contradicting the idea of divine approval of upheaval in 1 Kings 16:12.

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 Romans 12:19

This verse emphasizes leaving vengeance to the Lord, contrasting with the acts of Zechariah being avenged through Baasha's actions in 1 Kings 16:12.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

This verse advises turning the other cheek instead of retaliating, opposing the act of wiping out the house of Baasha as vengeance.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse insists that a son shall not bear the guilt of the father, conflicting with the destruction of Baasha's family for his sins.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 17:15

This verse condemns justifying the wicked and condemning the just, opposing the destruction of Baasha's house, which may include the innocent.

Proverbs 17:15: He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.
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