Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 20:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 20:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 20:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse shows how God sometimes uses surprising ways to teach us lessons. The man is asked to hit the prophet so that he can share an important message with a king.

1 Kings 20:37: Then he found another man, and said, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man smote him, so that in smiting he wounded [him]. [so that...: Heb. smiting and wounding]

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

This verse promotes a gentle answer to turn away wrath, while 1 Kings 20:37 involves a command to harm another person.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Paradox #1

The verse involves a prophet asking someone to strike him, which might seem contradictory to teachings against violence found elsewhere in the Bible. However, this was a specific prophetic action meant to deliver a message from God, illustrating that God sometimes uses unexpected means to convey His will.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse could be seen as the prophet’s use of violence and deception to teach a lesson. It might seem inconsistent with messages of peace and honesty found elsewhere in biblical teachings.

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