Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 4:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 4:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 4:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Baanah was a helper of King Solomon who took care of the land areas called Asher and Aloth. He made sure everything was good and running well in those places.

1 Kings 4:16: Baanah the son of Hushai [was] in Asher and in Aloth:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

The verse states God does not lie or repent, implying unchanging consistency, potentially contradicting any verse that creates a perception of unpredictability or variation in God’s actions.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:17

It expresses the idea that humans cannot fully understand God's works, which might contradict portrayals of clear, specific divine interventions as mentioned in some narratives.

Ecclesiastes 8:17: Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek [it] out, yet he shall not find [it]; yea further; though a wise [man] think to know [it], yet shall he not be able to find [it].

Contradiction with James 1:17

It emphasizes the unchangeable nature of God, possibly in contrast with any scripture that suggests variability or alteration in Godly decrees or plans.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Hebrews 13:8

Jesus Christ being the same forever could be seen as contradicting any variances or developmental descriptions of divine administration in the Old Testament.

Hebrews 13:8: Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

Contradiction with Malachi 3:6

Declares that God does not change, potentially conflicting with passages that depict God as making adjustments or changing decisions in different scenarios.

Malachi 3:6: For I [am] the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed.
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