Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 4:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 4:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 4:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Geber was an important helper for the king who took care of a big area where two strong kings used to live. He was the only one in charge there, making sure everything was okay.

1 Kings 4:19: Geber the son of Uri [was] in the country of Gilead, [in] the country of Sihon king of the Amorites, and of Og king of Bashan; and [he was] the only officer which [was] in the land.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:15

This verse addresses the taxation of grain and vineyards by a king, which contradicts the portrayal of prosperity and lack of burden in 1 Kings 4:19.

1 Samuel 8:15: And he will take the tenth of your seed, and of your vineyards, and give to his officers, and to his servants. [officers: Heb. eunuchs]

Contradiction with Isaiah 9:16

This verse speaks of leaders leading people astray, contrary to the wisdom and prosperity under Solomon's officials seen in 1 Kings 4:19.

Isaiah 9:16: For the leaders of this people cause [them] to err; and [they that are] led of them [are] destroyed. [the leaders: or, they that call them blessed] [led of: or, called blessed of] [destroyed: Heb. swallowed up]
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