Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the writer of 1 Kings, a man randomly shot an arrow and hit the king of Israel in a spot where his armor didn't protect him, making the king hurt and telling his driver to take him away because he was injured. This shows that sometimes unexpected things happen, and God can work in surprising ways.

1 Kings 22:34: And a [certain] man drew a bow at a venture, and smote the king of Israel between the joints of the harness: wherefore he said unto the driver of his chariot, Turn thine hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am wounded. [at a...: Heb. in his simplicity] [joints...: Heb. joints and the breastplate] [wounded: Heb. made sick]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9

1 Kings 22:34 describes a random act leading to the outcome, while Proverbs 16:9 suggests intention and divine direction in a person's steps.

Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

The outcome in 1 Kings 22:34 is achieved through chance, contradicting the idea that only God's plans prevail in Proverbs 19:21.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11

1 Kings 22:34 portrays an unexpected event, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 emphasizes God's careful plans for welfare, not harm.

Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]

Contradiction with Isaiah 46:10

1 Kings 22:34 involves an unforeseen occurrence, while Isaiah 46:10 emphasizes God's sovereign declaration of all outcomes from the beginning.

Isaiah 46:10: Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
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