Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 20:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 20:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 20:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God shows that no matter how much we try to be strong with a big army, God is the one who decides who wins. It's important to trust in God, not just our own strength or plans.

1 Kings 20:25: And number thee an army, like the army that thou hast lost, horse for horse, and chariot for chariot: and we will fight against them in the plain, [and] surely we shall be stronger than they. And he hearkened unto their voice, and did so. [that thou...: Heb. that was fallen]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

1 Kings 20:25 speaks about preparing for battle, while Matthew 5:44 encourages love for enemies and non-violence.

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

1 Kings 20:25 involves revenge and war preparation, whereas Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil for evil.

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

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

1 Kings 20:25 emphasizes human military action, while Exodus 14:14 highlights that the Lord will fight for you, advocating reliance on divine intervention instead.

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

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:29

1 Kings 20:25 prepares for vengeance in battle, but Proverbs 24:29 instructs to not say "I will do to him as he hath done to me."

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

1 Kings 20:25 involves gathering forces for war, whereas Matthew 26:52 warns that those who use the sword will perish by it, suggesting a non-violent approach.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:15

1 Kings 20:25 concerns preparing for a fight, but 2 Chronicles 20:15 teaches that the battle is not ours but God's, focusing on faith over military might.

2 Chronicles 20:15: And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle [is] not yours, but God's.
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