Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 20:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 20:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 20:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the people ran to a city called Aphek to hide, but a big wall fell and crushed many of them. The leader, Benhadad, ran away and hid deep inside the city.

1 Kings 20:30: But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; and [there] a wall fell upon twenty and seven thousand of the men [that were] left. And Benhadad fled, and came into the city, into an inner chamber. [into an...: or, from chamber to chamber: Heb. into a chamber within a chamber]

Contradiction with Genesis 6:7

This verse speaks of God intending to destroy every living thing on Earth, contrasting with 1 Kings 20:30, where God allows some to escape from destruction.

Genesis 6:7: And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. [both...: Heb. from man unto beast]

Contradiction with John 3:16

This verse speaks of God's love and salvation for all believers, which contrasts with the destruction and death described in 1 Kings 20:30.

John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This commandment prohibits killing, which contradicts the mass death described in 1 Kings 20:30.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies, which contrasts with the defeat and killing of enemies in 1 Kings 20:30.

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 Psalm 46:1

Speaks of God as a refuge and protector, contradicting the large-scale destruction in 1 Kings 20:30.

Psalm 46:1: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.] God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. [for: or, of]

Paradox #1

The potential contradiction in this verse could be seen in the depiction of large-scale violence and destruction as part of God's will, which might conflict with values of peace and mercy promoted elsewhere in religious teachings.

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