Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 11:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 11:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 11:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse is about a time when King David's army went to Edom, and his leader Joab fought there and buried the soldiers who had died. It's a story showing how David's people were strong and sometimes had to fight to protect their land.

1 Kings 11:15: For it came to pass, when David was in Edom, and Joab the captain of the host was gone up to bury the slain, after he had smitten every male in Edom;

Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22

This verse advises not to seek personal vengeance, contrasting with the warfare and retribution described in 1 Kings 11:15.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus instructs to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, which contradicts the actions of hostility and destruction found in 1 Kings 11:15.

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 Romans 12:19

Paul writes to leave vengeance to God, contrasting with the human-led vengeance in 1 Kings 11:15.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Contradiction with Exodus 23:4-5

These verses advise helping your enemy, which contradicts the destructive actions towards enemies in 1 Kings 11:15.

Exodus 23:4-5: If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

This verse advises not to gloat when your enemy falls, which contradicts the theme of warfare and defeat in 1 Kings 11:15.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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