Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 16:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 16:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 16:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Omri became king of Israel after King Asa had been ruling Judah for 31 years. Omri ruled for a total of 12 years, and for 6 of those years, he lived and ruled in a city called Tirzah.

1 Kings 16:23: In the thirty and first year of Asa king of Judah began Omri to reign over Israel, twelve years: six years reigned he in Tirzah.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 2:12

This verse contradicts the unrighteous rule suggested in 1 Kings 16:23 by putting restrictions on women’s authority, highlighting a different cultural and theological context.

1 Timothy 2:12: But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse emphasizes the commandment not to kill, contrasting with the often violent and tumultuous reigns of kings in 1 Kings.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse highlights the blessing on peacemakers, contradicting the often war-filled and violent narratives of Israel's kings.

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

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Encourages living peaceably with all men, contrasting with the descriptions of conflict during Omri's reign in 1 Kings.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Prophecy of a time of peace rather than the ongoing conflict during the time of the kings.

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 Proverbs 3:5

This verse emphasizes trust in the Lord rather than human leadership, which is often depicted as flawed in 1 Kings.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:6

The prophecy of a future righteous ruler contradicts the often flawed leadership highlighted in 1 Kings.

Isaiah 9:6: For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
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