Contradiction with Proverbs 15:1
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger." - This contradicts the response of Rehoboam when he answered harshly, leading to division and anger.
Proverbs 15:1: A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." - Rehoboam’s actions led to conflict rather than peace, contradictory to the blessing on peacemakers.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:29
"Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers." - Rehoboam’s harsh reply is contrary to the advice of speaking only words that edify and minister grace.
Ephesians 4:29: Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. [to...: or, to edify profitably]
Contradiction with James 1:19
"Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath." - Rehoboam's quick decision to speak harshly contradicts the principle of being slow to speak and slow to wrath.
James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: