Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 1 Kings, Zedekiah was angry with Micaiah and hit him because he didn't like what Micaiah was saying about God. Zedekiah was confused and sarcastically asked Micaiah how God's spirit could be with Micaiah instead of him.

1 Kings 22:24: But Zedekiah the son of Chenaanah went near, and smote Micaiah on the cheek, and said, Which way went the Spirit of the LORD from me to speak unto thee?

Contradiction with Proverbs 13:3

This verse emphasizes the wisdom of keeping one's words in check, contrasting with Zedekiah's impulsive action and speech against Micaiah.

Proverbs 13:3: He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: [but] he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus teaches to turn the other cheek, contradicting Zedekiah's action of striking Micaiah.

Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1

Advises a soft answer to turn away wrath, opposing the confrontational and violent reaction of Zedekiah towards Micaiah.

Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Contradiction with James 1:19

Encourages being slow to speak and slow to wrath, which contradicts Zedekiah's hasty act of violence against Micaiah.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:9

Instructs not to repay evil for evil, which Zedekiah does by striking Micaiah.

1 Peter 3:9: Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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