Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands not to have other gods, while 1 Kings 16:26 describes idolatry.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
These verses prohibit making idols, which is contrary to what is described in 1 Kings 16:26.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
This warns against following other gods, opposite to the actions in 1 Kings 16:26.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:30-31
Prohibits following other nations' gods and practices, contrasting with 1 Kings 16:26.
Deuteronomy 12:30-31: Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. [by...: Heb. after them]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:17
Describes sacrificing to demons, not to God, aligning with the idolatry seen in 1 Kings 16:26.
Deuteronomy 32:17: They sacrificed unto devils, not to God; to gods whom they knew not, to new [gods that] came newly up, whom your fathers feared not. [not to...: or, which were not God]
Contradiction with Psalm 115:4-8
Discusses the futility of idols, contradicting the worship of such in 1 Kings 16:26.
Psalm 115:4-8: Their idols [are] silver and gold, the work of men's hands.
Contradiction with Isaiah 44:9-10
Criticizes idol makers, contradicting the idol creation seen in 1 Kings 16:26.
Isaiah 44:9-10: They that make a graven image [are] all of them vanity; and their delectable things shall not profit; and they [are] their own witnesses; they see not, nor know; that they may be ashamed. [delectable: Heb. desirable]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:10-11
Affirms the LORD as the true God, in opposition to idol worship in 1 Kings 16:26.
Jeremiah 10:10-11: But the LORD [is] the true God, he [is] the living God, and an everlasting king: at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the nations shall not be able to abide his indignation. [true...: Heb. God of truth] [living God: Heb. living Gods] [everlasting...: Heb. king of eternity]
Paradox #1
In 1 Kings 16:26, the focus is on Israel's idolatrous practices and disobedience to God. A contradiction may arise when comparing this with archeological findings or other ancient historical records that suggest a more complex picture of religious practices in Israel, which might have included a mixture of different religious influences rather than purely idol worship. Additionally, the context in the Bible sometimes attributes disasters or political turmoil directly to idolatry, while historical or archaeological records could point to more natural or political causes. However, without specific historical evidence to contrast, this remains more of a theoretical inconsistency.
Paradox #2
This verse talks about someone doing evil and following in the sinful ways of previous leaders. A contradiction might be found in the idea of inherited guilt, where people suffer consequences for the actions of others, which can conflict with the notion of individual responsibility and justice.