Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 12:23

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 12:23 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 12:23. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God wanted Rehoboam and the people in Judah to listen to His message. He wanted to guide them and tell them what to do next.

1 Kings 12:23: Speak unto Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, king of Judah, and unto all the house of Judah and Benjamin, and to the remnant of the people, saying,

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

This verse encourages trust in the Lord with all your heart, while 1 Kings 12:23 is about a directive given through God's prophet, which can be seen as contrasting trusting personal judgment versus following divine command.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Contradiction with James 1:8

This verse mentions a double-minded man being unstable, whereas 1 Kings 12:23 is part of instruction from God to a specific group, indicating a clear direction without ambiguity.

James 1:8: A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advises to live peaceably with all men, while 1 Kings 12:23 is part of a narrative involving conflict between nations.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Blessed are the peacemakers; 1 Kings 12:23 relates to a call involving division and potential conflict.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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