Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, when the leaders driving the chariots realized the person they were chasing was not the king of Israel, they stopped going after him. This shows that sometimes people make mistakes and have to change their actions when they learn the truth.

1 Kings 22:33: And it came to pass, when the captains of the chariots perceived that it [was] not the king of Israel, that they turned back from pursuing him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Advises against rejoicing when an enemy falls, while 1 Kings 22:33 depicts the enemy being recognized and rejoicing.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Teaches to love your enemies, whereas 1 Kings 22:33 involves recognizing enemy kings in battle.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Romans 12:20

Encourages feeding your enemy if hungry, in contrast to 1 Kings 22:33 where the enemy is chased.

Romans 12:20: Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

Instructs to do good to those who hate you, opposite of chasing them as in 1 Kings 22:33.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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