Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 21:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 21:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 21:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Jezebel was a queen who did something very wrong by having Naboth killed so her husband, King Ahab, could take Naboth's garden. This story teaches that doing bad things to get what you want is not right.

1 Kings 21:15: And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the wrongful death orchestrated in 1 Kings 21:15.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 6:16-17

Lists a "lying tongue" and "hands that shed innocent blood" among things the Lord hates, contrary to the deception and murder in 1 Kings 21:15.

Proverbs 6:16-17: These six [things] doth the LORD hate: yea, seven [are] an abomination unto him: [unto...: Heb. of his soul]

Contradiction with Isaiah 5:20

Warns against calling evil good and good evil, while 1 Kings 21:15 involves deceitful justification of a wrongful act as good.

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 Micah 6:8

Emphasizes doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly, contradicting the injustice and lack of mercy shown in 1 Kings 21:15.

Micah 6:8: He hath shewed thee, O man, what [is] good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? [walk...: Heb. humble thyself to walk]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:21-22

Jesus expands on "Thou shalt not kill," condemning even unjust anger, which underscores the severity of actions in 1 Kings 21:15.

Matthew 5:21-22: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: [by: or, to]

Contradiction with James 4:17

States that knowing to do good and not doing it is sin, clashing with the sinful actions approved in 1 Kings 21:15.

James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction with 1 Kings 21:15 could be about justice and morality. The verse describes how Jezebel tells Ahab that Naboth is dead and he can take possession of his vineyard. This event raises questions about the morality of achieving desires through deceit and murder, which conflicts with the biblical principles of justice and righteousness. Such actions contradict the ethical teachings in other parts of the Bible that emphasize fairness, honesty, and respect for others.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this scenario could be about the misuse of power and authority to commit injustice. When leaders abuse their power to fulfill personal desires at the expense of others, it goes against the ethical principles of justice, fairness, and respect for human rights.

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