Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Kings, the people of Israel and their neighbors in Syria had a quiet time with no fights for three whole years. During this time, both sides lived in peace and didn't have any battles.

1 Kings 22:1: And they continued three years without war between Syria and Israel.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God," contradicts 1 Kings 22:1 where there was peace between Israel and Syria for three years, yet it implies a tension building rather than peace-making efforts.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

This verse, "Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division," contradicts the peace stated in 1 Kings 22:1 by suggesting division instead of peace.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

This verse, "A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace," implies a cycle of peace and war, contrasting the prolonged peace without reference to it being a specific time for either in 1 Kings 22:1.

Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Contradiction with James 3:18

This verse, "And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace," suggests active peace-making, which contrasts with the passive peace in 1 Kings 22:1 where no active peace-making is mentioned.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.

Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22

This verse, "There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked," could contradict with 1 Kings 22:1 if the parties involved in the peace were considered wicked, questioning the nature of this peace.

Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
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