Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 22:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 22:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 22:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Jehoshaphat, the king, is asking the king of Israel to ask God what they should do before making a decision. He wants to know what God's plan is to make sure they are doing the right thing.

1 Kings 22:5: And Jehoshaphat said unto the king of Israel, Enquire, I pray thee, at the word of the LORD to day.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

1 Kings 22:5 suggests seeking God's counsel, while Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting in the Lord without seeking external counsel or understanding.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9

1 Kings 22:5 implies the possibility of understanding God's will through counsel, whereas Isaiah 55:8-9 points out that God's ways and thoughts are beyond human comprehension.

Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

1 Kings 22:5 encourages seeking counsel, while Jeremiah 17:5 warns against trusting in human advice instead of solely relying on God.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with James 1:5-6

1 Kings 22:5 suggests consulting prophets for God's will, but James 1:5-6 advises directly asking God for wisdom without doubting.

James 1:5-6: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with John 16:13

1 Kings 22:5 indicates asking prophets for guidance, yet John 16:13 emphasizes that the Spirit of truth will directly guide believers into all truth.

John 16:13: Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
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