Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 21:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 21:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 21:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to many Christian teachings, Jezebel is seen as a bad influence who encourages wrong actions. She tells her husband, the king, not to worry and promises to get him what he wants, even if it means doing something unfair.

1 Kings 21:7: And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, [and] eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:17

This verse commands against coveting a neighbor's possessions, which contradicts Jezebel's encouragement to Ahab to take Naboth's vineyard.

Exodus 20:17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's.

Contradiction with Romans 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, contrasting Jezebel’s manipulative plan to achieve Ahab’s desires.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:27

Warns against greed and unethical gain, contradicting the unethical means Jezebel suggests to obtain Naboth's vineyard.

Proverbs 15:27: He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:13

Prohibits robbery and deceit, directly conflicting with the deceitful plan Jezebel proposes.

Leviticus 19:13: Thou shalt not defraud thy neighbour, neither rob [him]: the wages of him that is hired shall not abide with thee all night until the morning.

Contradiction with Micah 2:1-2

Condemns those who plot evil and covet fields, aligning against Jezebel's plotting for Ahab.

Micah 2:1-2: Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Warns against taking advantage of or defrauding others, counter to Jezebel’s actions in 1 Kings 21:7.

1 Thessalonians 4:6: That no [man] go beyond and defraud his brother in [any] matter: because that the Lord [is] the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. [defraud: or, oppress, or, overreach] [in...: or, in the matter]
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