Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that Nathan the prophet came in to see the king while a lady was already talking to him. It means that Nathan had something important to say to the king, too!

1 Kings 1:22: And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse indicates that many plans are in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails, contrasting the immediate succession planning and human intervention seen in 1 Kings 1:22.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Isaiah 46:10

This verse states that God's purpose will stand and He will do all that He pleases, highlighting a divine control over plans, in contrast to the human efforts to secure the throne in 1 Kings 1:22.

Isaiah 46:10: Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

Contradiction with James 4:13-15

These verses caution against making confident plans without acknowledging God's will, which contradicts the human-focused planning and urgency in 1 Kings 1:22.

James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:

Contradiction with Psalm 33:10-11

These verses state that the Lord foils the plans of the nations and the purposes of His heart stand through all generations, which contradicts the human-centered planning urgency in 1 Kings 1:22.

Psalm 33:10-11: The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. [bringeth: Heb. maketh frustrate]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

This verse speaks of God's plans to prosper and not to harm, which is a contrast to the urgent maneuvers and potential conflict seen in 1 Kings 1:22.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
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