Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 20:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 20:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 20:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows a story about a man who was told to watch someone but got distracted and lost him. The king tells the man that because he didn't pay attention, he brought this trouble on himself.

1 Kings 20:40: And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So [shall] thy judgment [be]; thyself hast decided [it]. [he was...: Heb. he was not]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:34

This verse emphasizes forgiveness and forgetting sins, contrasting with the punishment faced in 1 Kings 20:40.

Jeremiah 31:34: And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

Highlights individual responsibility for sin, contrasting with the collective punishment in 1 Kings 20:40.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:12

Encourages forgiveness, contrary to the consequences faced in 1 Kings 20:40.

Matthew 6:12: And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

Contradiction with Romans 8:1

Declares no condemnation for those in Christ, opposing the judgment aspect of 1 Kings 20:40.

Romans 8:1: [There is] therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Stresses mercy over judgment which seems absent in 1 Kings 20:40.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in 1 Kings 20:40 might be about responsibility and accountability. In the story, the man makes excuses for not keeping careful watch over something valuable, and as a result, he faces consequences. This can be seen as inconsistent with the idea of mercy and forgiveness, as he is held to strict accountability without consideration for his circumstances.

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