Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 20:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 20:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 20:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian interpretation, the author of 1 Kings sees this moment as showing King Ahab being kind and forgiving to Benhadad, even though he was an enemy. It reminds us that sometimes people might act nicely to others because they feel sorry for them.

1 Kings 20:32: So they girded sackcloth on their loins, and [put] ropes on their heads, and came to the king of Israel, and said, Thy servant Benhadad saith, I pray thee, let me live. And he said, [Is] he yet alive? he [is] my brother.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7

God's willingness to forgive is not limited by human gestures such as putting on sackcloth.

Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches to love enemies, contrasting Ahab's acceptance of Ben-Hadad's plea for life out of fear or diplomacy.

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;
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