Contradiction with John 3:16
1 Kings 21:21 predicts disaster for Ahab's descendants, whereas John 3:16 offers a message of salvation and eternal life through belief.
John 3:16: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
1 Kings 21:21 declares punishment on Ahab's descendants for his sins, but Ezekiel 18:20 states that individuals should only be punished for their own iniquity, not for their ancestors' sins.
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 Jeremiah 31:29-30
1 Kings 21:21 suggests that Ahab's family will suffer for his sins, while Jeremiah 31:29-30 asserts that each person will die for their own sin, not for the parent's.
Jeremiah 31:29-30: In those days they shall say no more, The fathers have eaten a sour grape, and the children's teeth are set on edge.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 24:16
1 Kings 21:21 implies collective punishment on Ahab's line, conflicting with Deuteronomy 24:16, which commands that children are not to be put to death for their father's sins.
Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
Paradox #1
This verse involves a prophecy of severe punishment and destruction. The contradiction could be seen in the harshness of the punishment, which may seem inconsistent with values of forgiveness and mercy. This can create a conflict for readers who see such extreme retribution as incompatible with a belief in a compassionate and forgiving deity.