Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:1
Suggests that it is good for a man not to touch a woman, which contradicts the idea of bringing a young woman to lie in the king's bosom for warmth.
1 Corinthians 7:1: Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman.
Contradiction with Genesis 2:24
Emphasizes a man leaving his parents to be united to his wife, which implies a more intimate partnership than the temporary arrangement seen in 1 Kings 1:2.
Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:6
Speaks of not separating what God has joined together, contrasting with the temporary companionship arrangement for David.
Matthew 19:6: Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:22
Advises abstaining from all appearance of evil, which could be seen as conflicting with bringing a young woman to keep the king warm as it could be misperceived.
1 Thessalonians 5:22: Abstain from all appearance of evil.
Contradiction with Proverbs 5:18-19
Encourages rejoicing with the wife of your youth, which may contradict taking another woman simply for warmth.
Proverbs 5:18-19: Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth.
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:4
States marriage should be honored by all, while the situation in 1 Kings 1:2 doesn't reflect a marriage relationship.
Hebrews 13:4: Marriage [is] honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be the treatment of women as objects or tools to fulfill the needs of men, without considering their autonomy or consent. It reflects a cultural context where women's roles and worth were diminished, raising questions about gender equality and respect for individual agency.