Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Christian understanding, Micaiah is telling someone that on a certain day they will see for themselves that what he has said is true, and they will try to hide. It means that God knows what will happen, and people can't hide from what He decides.

1 Kings 22:25: And Micaiah said, Behold, thou shalt see in that day, when thou shalt go into an inner chamber to hide thyself. [into...: or, from chamber to chamber: Heb. a chamber in a chamber]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:21

This verse states that "Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished," contradicting Micaiah's implication that his words would lead to harm and punishment not being immediately visible.

Proverbs 11:21: [Though] hand [join] in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:11

This verse mentions that because "sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily," people continue in their evil ways, differing from Micaiah indicating Zedekiah's forthcoming punishment.

Ecclesiastes 8:11: Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 5:12

This verse portrays those who say, "He shall not do evil, neither shall we see sword nor famine," contradicting Micaiah's assertion of impending disaster prophesied.

Jeremiah 5:12: They have belied the LORD, and said, [It is] not he; neither shall evil come upon us; neither shall we see sword nor famine:

Contradiction with Ezekiel 12:27-28

These verses speak of the house of Israel saying the vision is "for many days to come," contradicting the immediacy of Micaiah's prophecy as though it will happen sooner.

Ezekiel 12:27-28: Son of man, behold, [they of] the house of Israel say, The vision that he seeth [is] for many days [to come], and he prophesieth of the times [that are] far off.
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