Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 19:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 19:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 19:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God told Elijah to go back and travel to the desert of Damascus, and when he gets there, make Hazael the king of Syria. This shows that God has special plans and missions for people to do.

1 Kings 19:15: And the LORD said unto him, Go, return on thy way to the wilderness of Damascus: and when thou comest, anoint Hazael [to be] king over Syria:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6

This verse encourages strength and courage because the Lord will not forsake you, whereas 1 Kings 19:15 precedes Elijah's feeling of being abandoned and directed to a new mission.

Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:2

God calls Jonah to go to Nineveh, contrasting with 1 Kings 19:15 where God commands Elijah to go to Damascus, showing a difference in mission and location.

Jonah 1:2: Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse reassures God's presence and support, which contrasts with 1 Kings 19:15, where Elijah must journey alone to execute God's instructions.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 28:19

The Great Commission involves spreading teachings worldwide, contrasting with the specific task given to Elijah in 1 Kings 19:15.

Matthew 28:19: Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [teach...: or, make disciples, or, Christians of all nations]
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