Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 16:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 16:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 16:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, Zimri was king for only a very short time, just seven days, while the Israelites were busy fighting against their enemies, the Philistines, in a place called Gibbethon. This shows how things can change quickly in the kingdom during those times.

1 Kings 16:15: In the twenty and seventh year of Asa king of Judah did Zimri reign seven days in Tirzah. And the people [were] encamped against Gibbethon, which [belonged] to the Philistines.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him, which contradicts the violence and assassination in 1 Kings 16:15.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God, contradicting the conflict in 1 Kings 16:15.

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

Contradiction with 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. This vision of peace contrasts with the violence described in 1 Kings 16:15.

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 Romans 12:18

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men, which contrasts with the discord in 1 Kings 16:15.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:18

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace, contrasting the violent outcome in 1 Kings 16:15.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6

Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts, contradicting the use of force and power in 1 Kings 16:15.

Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
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