Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 11:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 11:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 11:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, King Solomon was angry with Jeroboam and wanted to hurt him, so Jeroboam ran away to Egypt to stay safe until Solomon died. This story shows how people sometimes run away when they are afraid.

1 Kings 11:40: Solomon sought therefore to kill Jeroboam. And Jeroboam arose, and fled into Egypt, unto Shishak king of Egypt, and was in Egypt until the death of Solomon.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 24:6

This verse expresses David's refusal to harm King Saul, respecting him as the Lord's anointed, whereas 1 Kings 11:40 describes King Solomon trying to kill Jeroboam.

1 Samuel 24:6: And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD'S anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he [is] the anointed of the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love enemies, contrasting with Solomon's attempt to kill Jeroboam in 1 Kings 11:40.

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

Advises against taking revenge, contradicting Solomon's pursuit to kill Jeroboam in 1 Kings 11:40.

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.
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