Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the king was hurt badly in a fight and stayed in his special ride, but by the evening, he died from his wound. His blood made a big mess inside his chariot.

1 Kings 22:35: And the battle increased that day: and the king was stayed up in his chariot against the Syrians, and died at even: and the blood ran out of the wound into the midst of the chariot. [increased: Heb. ascended] [midst: Heb. bosom]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:19

Proverbs 11:19 suggests that righteousness leads to life, whereas 1 Kings 22:35 depicts a king dying in the midst of battle despite his role as ruler.

Proverbs 11:19: As righteousness [tendeth] to life: so he that pursueth evil [pursueth it] to his own death.

Contradiction with Proverbs 10:2

Proverbs 10:2 claims that righteousness delivers from death, but in 1 Kings 22:35, a king dies despite any possible righteous standing or actions.

Proverbs 10:2: Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:28

Proverbs 12:28 states that in the path of righteousness is life and there is no death, yet in 1 Kings 22:35, the king's life ends in battle.

Proverbs 12:28: In the way of righteousness [is] life; and [in] the pathway [thereof there is] no death.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:7

Psalm 34:7 indicates that the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him to deliver them, contrasting with the battle outcome in 1 Kings 22:35.

Psalm 34:7: The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.

Paradox #1

1 Kings 22:35 might have a contradiction or inconsistency when compared with 2 Chronicles 18:34. Both verses describe the events surrounding the death of King Ahab in battle, but there may be differences in the details, such as the timing and circumstances of his death. These discrepancies can lead to questions about the historical accuracy and consistency between the two accounts.

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