Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 16:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 16:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 16:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Omri, who was a leader, took a big group of people with him to go to a place called Tirzah, and they all surrounded it together because they wanted to take control of it. This shows how important leaders make plans with their people to achieve their goals.

1 Kings 16:17: And Omri went up from Gibbethon, and all Israel with him, and they besieged Tirzah.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Contradicts the act of siege as it promotes peacemaking, stating, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."

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

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts engaging in warfare by promoting love for enemies: "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."

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 Romans 12:18

Suggests avoiding conflict when possible: "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men."

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

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Suggests reliance on God for protection rather than military action: "The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace."

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Speaks against warfare, stating that nations shall not lift sword against each other: "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."

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]
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