Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 21:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 21:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 21:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse is about God telling a man named Elijah to go see King Ahab because Ahab took a vineyard that wasn't his. God wanted Elijah to tell Ahab that what he did was wrong.

1 Kings 21:18: Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, which [is] in Samaria: behold, [he is] in the vineyard of Naboth, whither he is gone down to possess it.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse states that when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, which contradicts the judgment pronounced against Ahab in 1 Kings 21:18.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contradicting the judgment and confrontation approach in 1 Kings 21:18.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21

This verse suggests that if a wicked person turns from their sins, they will live, contrasting with the impending judgment despite Ahab's potential repentance.

Ezekiel 18:21: But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die.

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises to not seek vengeance but leave room for God's wrath, which differs from the direct action and prophecy against Ahab in 1 Kings 21:18.

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.
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