Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:4
This verse shows the prophet Obadiah hiding and protecting prophets contrary to the abuse Micaiah feared in 2 Chronicles 18:7.
1 Kings 18:4: For it was [so], when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.) [Jezebel: Heb. Izebel]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse calls for love and blessing one's enemies, which opposes King Ahab’s hatred as expressed in 2 Chronicles 18:7.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Proverbs 19:20
Advises to listen to counsel and accept instruction, contrasting Ahab’s rejection of Micaiah's prophecy in 2 Chronicles 18:7.
Proverbs 19:20: Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Promises peace and not evil, conflicting with Ahab suspecting Micaiah’s prophecy to predict evil against him in 2 Chronicles 18:7.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with John 3:20
Indicates that those who do evil hate the light for fear of exposure, which parallels Ahab hating Micaiah for his true prophecies in 2 Chronicles 18:7.
John 3:20: For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. [reproved: or, discovered]
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in 2 Chronicles 18:7 might relate to the idea of prophecy and listening to conflicting voices. The verse touches on the reluctance of a king to hear negative prophecies. This could be seen as inconsistent with the broader biblical theme of valuing truthful prophecy, even if it's unfavorable. However, this does not present a major contradiction, just a human element of resistance to unwelcome truths.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in this verse could be seen in the theme of truth versus pleasing authority. The verse describes a prophet who speaks what God reveals, not just what the king wants to hear. This creates a conflict between being honest and facing possible punishment from authority, highlighting the tension between integrity and self-preservation.