Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the king died in a battle and was taken back to his city, Samaria, where he was buried. This shows that even though he was a king, he still faced the same end as everyone else, teaching us that life is precious.

1 Kings 22:37: So the king died, and was brought to Samaria; and they buried the king in Samaria. [was brought: Heb. came]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 2:11

This verse describes Elijah being taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, contrasting with the natural death of a king in 1 Kings 22:37.

2 Kings 2:11: And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, [there appeared] a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.

Contradiction with John 14:2

This verse mentions Jesus' promise of preparing a place in heaven, contrasting with the earthly death and burial implied in 1 Kings 22:37.

John 14:2: In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:27

This verse states it is appointed for men to die once, and after this the judgment, contrasting the continuation of a king's legacy implied in 1 Kings 22:37.

Hebrews 9:27: And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:5

This verse says the dead know nothing, contrasting with the idea of legacy and remembrance in 1 Kings 22:37.

Ecclesiastes 9:5: For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
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