Contradiction with James 1:13
This verse states that God cannot be tempted with evil, neither does He tempt any man, which contradicts 1 Kings 22:21, where a spirit volunteers to be a lying spirit to lead Ahab to his doom.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:22
This verse declares lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, contrasting with the event in 1 Kings 22:21, where a spirit is sent to deceive.
Proverbs 12:22: Lying lips [are] abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly [are] his delight.
Paradox #1
1 Kings 22:21 could be seen as having a theological inconsistency because it presents a scene where a spirit offers to deceive a king, which raises questions about God's role in allowing deception. This could be seen as conflicting with the belief in God as a being of truth who does not promote falsehoods.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this verse could involve the idea of a spirit influencing people to do something deceptive. This could be seen as conflicting with the values of honesty and truth typically upheld in religious teachings. Some might find it difficult to reconcile the involvement of divine beings in deceptive plans with the expectation of moral integrity.