Contradiction with 1 Samuel 24:12
In 1 Kings 18:4, Obadiah saves the prophets, while in 1 Samuel 24:12, David emphasizes not taking vengeance, highlighting different approaches to dealing with threats.
1 Samuel 24:12: The LORD judge between me and thee, and the LORD avenge me of thee: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
1 Kings 18:4 speaks of hiding prophets, while Matthew 5:44 instructs to love and pray for enemies, presenting a contrasting approach to opposition.
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 12:19
Romans speaks against seeking vengeance, whereas 1 Kings 18:4 involves taking action to protect, reflecting a different response to threat situations.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Luke 9:54-55
Disciples suggest calling fire from heaven to destroy, unlike Obadiah's protective actions in 1 Kings 18:4, presenting a contradiction in handling adversity.
Luke 9:54-55: And when his disciples James and John saw [this], they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
Advises against repaying evil, differing from the active protection in 1 Kings 18:4, contrasting approaches to dealing with danger and aggression.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with Matthew 10:23
Encourages fleeing from persecution, contrasting with the act of hiding others as seen in 1 Kings 18:4, reflecting different response strategies.
Matthew 10:23: But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. [have...: or, end, or, finish]
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction in 1 Kings 18:4 could be the survival of prophets during the reign of a ruler known for persecuting them. Considering the severity of the persecution, it may seem unlikely or inconsistent with other historical accounts that a significant number of prophets could have been hidden and sustained over an extended period without being discovered or reported. This leads to questions about the accuracy of the numbers or the events described.