Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 21:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 21:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 21:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the important people in the city did what a woman named Jezebel told them to do because she sent them letters with instructions. They obeyed her instructions even if they were not good.

1 Kings 21:11: And the men of his city, [even] the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, [and] as it [was] written in the letters which she had sent unto them.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:2

This verse advises not to follow a multitude to do evil, which contradicts the elders and nobles complying with Jezebel's wicked instructions in 1 Kings 21:11.

Exodus 23:2: Thou shalt not follow a multitude to [do] evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest [judgment]: [speak: Heb. answer]

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20

This verse warns against calling evil good and good evil, contrasting with the elders and nobles who carried out Jezebel's immoral plan.

Isaiah 5:20: Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! [call...: Heb. say concerning evil, It is good, etc]

Contradiction with Proverbs 29:24

This verse states that a partner of a thief hates his own soul, conflicting with the complicity of the elders and nobles in Naboth’s death.

Proverbs 29:24: Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth [it] not.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:10

This verse speaks about blessings on those persecuted for righteousness, which is in opposition to the unjust treatment of Naboth by the elders and nobles.

Matthew 5:10: Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Contradiction with Psalm 94:16

This verse calls for someone to stand up against evildoers, which the elders and nobles failed to do when they followed Jezebel’s plan against Naboth.

Psalm 94:16: Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? [or] who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity?

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:23

This verse condemns rulers and companions of thieves who love bribes and follow reward, contrasting with the elders and nobles who unjustly accused Naboth.

Isaiah 1:23: Thy princes [are] rebellious, and companions of thieves: every one loveth gifts, and followeth after rewards: they judge not the fatherless, neither doth the cause of the widow come unto them.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in this situation is that the elders and leaders, who were supposed to uphold justice and righteousness, followed an unjust order to falsely accuse Naboth, leading to his death. This conflicts with the expectation that leaders should act with integrity and fairness.

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