Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 16:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 16:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 16:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the people who supported Omri were stronger than those who supported Tibni, so Tibni lost and Omri became the king. This means that Omri was the leader with more power and followers.

1 Kings 16:22: But the people that followed Omri prevailed against the people that followed Tibni the son of Ginath: so Tibni died, and Omri reigned.

Contradiction with James 3:16

This verse discusses the confusion and conflict that arise from envy and strife, which contradicts the decisive division of the people seen in 1 Kings 16:22.

James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Matthew 12:25

This verse speaks about how every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, contradicting the survival and continued division of Israel described in 1 Kings 16:22.

Matthew 12:25: And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, whereas 1 Kings 16:22 describes a scenario of division and confrontation.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
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