Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands the Israelites to have no other gods, contrasting with 1 Kings 22:53, where Ahaziah serves Baal, a foreign god.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
It instructs not to follow other gods, while 1 Kings 22:53 describes Ahaziah serving Baal, showing disobedience to this injunction.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 10:14
Advises to flee from idolatry, conflicting with Ahaziah's actions of idol worship in 1 Kings 22:53.
1 Corinthians 10:14: Wherefore, my dearly beloved, flee from idolatry.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
Warns against following other gods, whereas 1 Kings 22:53 indicates Ahaziah's engagement in such practices.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 34:33
Details removing idols and serving the Lord, which contradicts Ahaziah's serving of Baal in 1 Kings 22:53.
2 Chronicles 34:33: And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that [pertained] to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, [even] to serve the LORD their God. [And] all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. [present: Heb. found] [from...: Heb. from after]
Contradiction with Exodus 23:13
Commands to make no mention of other gods, yet 1 Kings 22:53 highlights Ahaziah's involvement with Baal.
Exodus 23:13: And in all [things] that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
Contradiction with Judges 10:13-14
Describes consequences of serving other gods, clashing with 1 Kings 22:53, where Ahaziah does just that.
Judges 10:13-14: Yet ye have forsaken me, and served other gods: wherefore I will deliver you no more.
Contradiction with Psalm 81:9-10
Commands against having foreign gods, directly opposing Ahaziah's allegiance to Baal as shown in 1 Kings 22:53.
Psalm 81:9-10: There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange god.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
Declares God's exclusivity in not sharing His glory with idols like Baal, who Ahaziah served according to 1 Kings 22:53.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict could lie in the verse where it describes someone choosing to follow a path that is considered wrong or evil, especially if it conflicts with the teachings of God or the principles of good behavior mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. This could highlight inconsistency in human actions versus divine expectations.