Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 21:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 21:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 21:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God spoke to Elijah, telling him something important. He often shared messages with Elijah to guide him in what to do next.

1 Kings 21:28: And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,

Contradiction with Genesis 18:25

This verse emphasizes God's justice, which can be seen as contradictory to His relenting of punishment in 1 Kings 21:28 after Ahab's repentance, suggesting a more lenient aspect of God.

Genesis 18:25: That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

In this verse, the principle that everyone should bear their own guilt contradicts the idea in 1 Kings 21:28, where Ahab's immediate punishment is deferred due to his actions, impacting his descendants instead.

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 18:10

This verse suggests that God may reconsider promised blessings or plans if nations or individuals turn from evil, which aligns with God's forgiveness in 1 Kings 21:28, rather than contradicting it directly.

Jeremiah 18:10: If it do evil in my sight, that it obey not my voice, then I will repent of the good, wherewith I said I would benefit them.
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