Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:36

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:36 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:36. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Benaiah was agreeing with the king and hoping that God also wanted the same thing. It's like when you say "yes" and hope that what someone important wishes will happen.

1 Kings 1:36: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada answered the king, and said, Amen: the LORD God of my lord the king say so [too].

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse states that there are many plans in a man's heart, but the counsel of the Lord will stand, which may contradict the idea that the king's word alone can establish or validate actions.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5

This verse says that cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, contrasting with 1 Kings 1:36 that emphasizes obedience to the king.

Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.

Contradiction with Acts 5:29

This verse declares that we ought to obey God rather than men, which could be seen as a contradiction to adherence to the king's command in 1 Kings 1:36.

Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:10

This verse advises against calling anyone on earth a master or leader, contrasting with the recognition of the king's authority in 1 Kings 1:36.

Matthew 23:10: Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, [even] Christ.
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