Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 12:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 12:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 12:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, King Rehoboam asked the wise old men who helped his dad, King Solomon, for advice on how to talk to the people. It's like when you ask your grandparents for good ideas because they have lots of experience.

1 Kings 12:6: And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?

Contradiction with Proverbs 1:5

This verse suggests that a wise person listens to counsel, contradicting Rehoboam’s rejection of the elders' advice.

Proverbs 1:5: A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

Contradiction with Proverbs 12:15

This verse states that the way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise, contrasting with Rehoboam ignoring the elders' wisdom.

Proverbs 12:15: The way of a fool [is] right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel [is] wise.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:20

This verse advises to hear counsel and receive instruction to become wise, opposing Rehoboam’s decision to dismiss the elder's guidance.

Proverbs 19:20: Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse emphasizes that there is safety in the multitude of counselors, which conflicts with Rehoboam’s decision not to heed the counsel of the elders.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with James 1:19

This verse encourages being swift to hear and slow to speak or wrath, a contrast to Rehoboam's choice to disregard experienced advice impulsively.

James 1:19: Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:13

This verse states that a wise child is better than an old foolish king who will no longer be admonished, contradicting Rehoboam’s refusal to listen to the elder's advice.

Ecclesiastes 4:13: Better [is] a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. [who...: Heb. who knoweth not to be admonished]
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