Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 20:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 20:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 20:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the men were carefully listening to see if the king would be nice to Benhadad, and when they heard a friendly word, they quickly told the king. The king called Benhadad his brother and invited him to ride in his special chariot.

1 Kings 20:33: Now the men did diligently observe whether [any thing would come] from him, and did hastily catch [it]: and they said, Thy brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises against rejoicing when your enemies fall, whereas 1 Kings 20:33 describes a scenario where Ahab shows mercy instead.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Psalms 37:20

This verse states that the wicked will perish, contradictory to the deliverance Ben-Hadad receives in 1 Kings 20:33.

Psalms 37:20: But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD [shall be] as the fat of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. [the fat: Heb. the preciousness]

Contradiction with Exodus 23:22

This verse assures that adversaries will be opposed, which contrasts with the amicable treatment of Ben-Hadad in 1 Kings 20:33.

Exodus 23:22: But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries. [an adversary...: or, I will afflict them that afflict thee]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2

This verse commands the Israelites to make no covenant with their enemies, yet Ahab makes a covenant with Ben-Hadad in 1 Kings 20:33.

Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:

Contradiction with Joshua 11:20

Here, God hardens the hearts of adversaries so they would be destroyed, opposite to the peace made in 1 Kings 20:33.

Joshua 11:20: For it was of the LORD to harden their hearts, that they should come against Israel in battle, that he might destroy them utterly, [and] that they might have no favour, but that he might destroy them, as the LORD commanded Moses.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Advises leaving vengeance to God, while 1 Kings 20:33 focuses on mercy rather than divine retribution.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with James 4:4

Declares friendship with the world as enmity with God, unlike Ahab’s acceptance of Ben-Hadad’s peace in 1 Kings 20:33.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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