Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, people still went to certain special places on hills to make offerings and burn incense, even though it wasn't what God wanted. These places were kept because the people liked to do things their own way.

1 Kings 22:44: Nevertheless the high places were not taken away; [for] the people offered and burnt incense yet in the high places.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:35-37

This passage mentions Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahaziah, king of Israel, being condemned by God, which contrasts with the peace mentioned in 1 Kings 22:44.

2 Chronicles 20:35-37: And after this did Jehoshaphat king of Judah join himself with Ahaziah king of Israel, who did very wickedly:

Paradox #1

1 Kings 22:44 mentions that Jehoshaphat made peace with the king of Israel. The potential contradiction arises because earlier, in 1 Kings 22:2-3, there is tension between the two kingdoms, and they are often depicted as having hostile relationships throughout much of the biblical narrative. So, the idea of them having a peaceful relationship during Jehoshaphat's reign seems inconsistent with the usual portrayal of their interactions.

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