Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 18:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 18:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 18:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse tells us about a man named Obadiah who helped God’s messengers stay safe by hiding them in a cave when a mean queen wanted to hurt them. He made sure they had something to eat and drink so they could be okay.

1 Kings 18:13: Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD'S prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving and praying for enemies, which contradicts hiding prophets to protect them from persecution.

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 12:17

Advises against repaying evil with evil, contradicting the protective actions in 1 Kings 18:13.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Suggests feeding and giving drink to enemies, contradicting the act of hiding to prevent harm.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Commands to do good to those who hate you, contrasting with the protective secrecy in 1 Kings 18:13.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

Emphasizes that the Lord will fight for you, implying a lack of need for protective actions like hiding.

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