Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse is telling us that King Ahab did a lot of things, like building a fancy house with ivory and many cities, and all these details are written in another book about the kings of Israel. Christians understand this as a reminder that there is more to learn about Ahab in other stories.

1 Kings 22:39: Now the rest of the acts of Ahab, and all that he did, and the ivory house which he made, and all the cities that he built, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28

Explains the downfall of those who trust in riches, while 1 Kings 22:39 highlights the wealth and achievements of Ahab.

Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20

Advises storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth; 1 Kings 22:39 lists earthly achievements and riches accumulated by Ahab.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:10

States that those who love wealth will never be satisfied, whereas 1 Kings 22:39 records Ahab's wealth without mentioning his satisfaction or discontent.

Ecclesiastes 5:10: He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this [is] also vanity.

Contradiction with Luke 12:15

Warns against greed, suggesting life does not consist of possessions, contrasting with 1 Kings 22:39's focus on Ahab's acquired goods.

Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.

Contradiction with James 1:10-11

Suggests the rich will wither away, whereas 1 Kings 22:39 recounts Ahab's glory and wealth without immediate consequence.

James 1:10-11: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.
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