Contradiction with Genesis 9:13
The rainbow is a sign of a covenant of peace, contradicting the theme of war in Genesis 14:9.
Genesis 9:13: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
This verse blesses peacemakers, contrasting the depiction of kings going to battle.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Promotes beating swords into plowshares, encouraging peace instead of war depicted in Genesis 14:9.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Contradiction with James 4:1-2
Discusses conflicts originating from human desires, offering a moral explanation not present in Genesis 14:9.
James 4:1-2: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency related to Genesis 14:9 may involve the mention of the four kings against five. Some scholars question the historical accuracy of this battle because there are limited extra-biblical records or archaeological evidence to confirm such a coalition of kings or this specific battle during the period described. This has led to debates about the historicity of the event among historians and biblical scholars.