Contradiction with 1 Samuel 2:30
This verse states that God honors those who honor Him, which contradicts 1 Kings 16:14 as it describes the downfall of Elah due to actions that did not honor God.
1 Samuel 2:30: Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed [that] thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:27
This verse talks about the fear of the Lord prolonging days, contradicting 1 Kings 16:14 where Elah's reign was short due to his sins.
Proverbs 10:27: The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. [prolongeth: Heb. addeth]
Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
This verse promises long life for those who honor their parents, which opposes 1 Kings 16:14 as Elah had a brief reign despite being a king.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Psalm 37:29
States that the righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever, conflicting with the downfall and short reign seen in 1 Kings 16:14.
Psalm 37:29: The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:19
Speaks about righteousness leading to life, which contrasts with 1 Kings 16:14 since Elah's unrighteousness led to his death.
Proverbs 11:19: As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.