Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 21:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 21:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 21:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, Ahab was a king who did very bad things, and his wife Jezebel encouraged him to do even more wrong. Christians might see this story as a reminder that it's important to make good choices and not let others lead us away from what is right.

1 Kings 21:25: But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up. [stirred...: or, incited]

Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7

Describes God as merciful and gracious, contradicting the inevitability of judgment suggested by Ahab's actions in 1 Kings 21:25.

Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:21-23

Emphasizes that the wicked can turn from their sins and live, which contrasts to Ahab being described as wholly wicked without mentioning repentance.

Ezekiel 18:21-23: 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 Luke 6:35-36

Encourages showing love and kindness even to the wicked, whereas 1 Kings 21:25 focuses solely on Ahab's evil actions.

Luke 6:35-36: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Contradiction with Jonah 3:10

God spared Nineveh despite their wickedness after they repented, differing from how Ahab is portrayed in a fixed narrative of evil.

Jonah 3:10: And God saw their works, that they turned from their evil way; and God repented of the evil, that he had said that he would do unto them; and he did [it] not.

Contradiction with James 2:13

Speaks of mercy triumphing over judgment, whereas 1 Kings 21:25 focuses on Ahab's wickedness without mentioning mercy.

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