Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 16:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 16:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 16:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse tells us that if we want to know more about King Elah's life and actions, we can read another book that has more details about what he did while he was king.

1 Kings 16:14: Now the rest of the acts of Elah, and all that he did, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

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.
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