Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Kings, the king of Israel wanted to hide who he was by wearing different clothes in the battle. He asked Jehoshaphat to wear his royal clothes, hoping to trick others and stay safe.

1 Kings 22:30: And the king of Israel said unto Jehoshaphat, I will disguise myself, and enter into the battle; but put thou on thy robes. And the king of Israel disguised himself, and went into the battle. [I will...: or, when he was to disguise himself, and enter into the battle]

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31

This verse states that safety is of the Lord, which contradicts the king's reliance on his own strategy for safety rather than trusting in God.

Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]

Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17

These verses emphasize that no king is saved by the size or strength of their army, contradicting the king's belief that he could protect himself through disguise.

Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.

Contradiction with Isaiah 8:10

This verse highlights that human plans cannot succeed against God's will, contradicting the king's attempt to avoid his prophesied fate through deception.

Isaiah 8:10: Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God [is] with us.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse warns against trusting in man over God, which contradicts the king's decision to rely on his own cleverness rather than heed the prophecy.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Paradox #1

1 Kings 22:30 could present a contradiction or inconsistency regarding trust in God's protection versus using human tactics for safety. In this context, the verse shows actions based on personal fear rather than faith in God's plan, potentially conflicting with teachings of relying on divine protection.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse might involve a leader choosing to disguise himself in battle while instructing another to remain in recognizable armor. This could be seen as a conflict between self-preservation and putting others at greater risk.

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