Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 16:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 16:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 16:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Omri died and was buried in a place called Samaria, and then his son Ahab became the king instead of him. Christians usually understand this as a way to show the continuation of leadership in Israel and the beginning of Ahab's story as king.

1 Kings 16:28: So Omri slept with his fathers, and was buried in Samaria: and Ahab his son reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 29:26-28

While 1 Kings 16:28 details the death and burial of King Omri, 1 Chronicles 29:26-28 describes a different king, David, who reigned and died peacefully, contradicting Omri's relatively uneventful and short reign with a contrasting story of a celebrated leader.

1 Chronicles 29:26-28: Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel.

Contradiction with 2 Kings 10:35

In 1 Kings 16:28, King Omri is buried in Samaria, but 2 Kings 10:35 discusses the burial of Jehu in Samaria, offering a contrast in how different kings' reigns and burials are noted.

2 Kings 10:35: And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:37-38

This verse offers a detailed account of King Ahab's death, including being washed in the pool of Samaria, providing a more dramatic end compared to the simple mention of Omri's death and burial in 1 Kings 16:28.

1 Kings 22:37-38: So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria. [was brought: Heb. came]

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 12:16

Details the death and succession of Rehoboam, offering a more descriptive passage of a king's death in contrast to the brief mention of Omri's death in the same way as 1 Kings 16:28.

2 Chronicles 12:16: And Rehoboam slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David: and Abijah his son reigned in his stead. [Abijah: also called, Abijam]
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