Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 12:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 12:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 12:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse shows a king telling people to go away and come back in three days so he can think about their request. The people leave and plan to return later for his answer.

1 Kings 12:5: And he said unto them, Depart yet [for] three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

Contradicts Solomon's advice for delay with Jesus' teaching to simply let your "Yes" be "Yes" and your "No" be "No" without delay.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with James 1:5-6

Contradicts the theme of hesitation in seeking counsel by encouraging believers to ask for wisdom directly from God with faith and without wavering.

James 1:5-6: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5-6

Encourages trust in the Lord with all your heart and immediate acknowledgment of His guidance, opposing Rehoboam's delay for advice from men.

Proverbs 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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