Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the two kings, one from Israel and one from Judah, wore their special robes and sat on their big chairs in an open space at the city gate. Many prophets came to tell them what they thought would happen in the future.

1 Kings 22:10: And the king of Israel and Jehoshaphat the king of Judah sat each on his throne, having put on their robes, in a void place in the entrance of the gate of Samaria; and all the prophets prophesied before them. [void...: Heb. floor]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:6

This verse shows Samuel displeased with the people's request for a king, contradicting the grandeur presence of kings like Ahab and Jehoshaphat in 1 Kings 22:10.

1 Samuel 8:6: But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD. [displeased: Heb. was evil in the eyes of]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:17

This verse portrays God's displeasure with the people's demand for a king, in contrast with the respectful assembly of kings in 1 Kings 22:10.

1 Samuel 12:17: [Is it] not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness [is] great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:25-26

These verses describe Jesus' teaching that leaders should serve, contradicting the display of royal power and authority in 1 Kings 22:10.

Matthew 20:25-26: But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
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