Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, the young girl was very kind and took care of the king, keeping him company; but the king did not have a special husband and wife relationship with her.

1 Kings 1:4: And the damsel [was] very fair, and cherished the king, and ministered to him: but the king knew her not.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:14

Contradicts the implied condoning of polygamy and concubinage as it commands not to commit adultery.

Exodus 20:14: Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:28

Contradicts by emphasizing that even looking at a woman to lust after her is committing adultery in one's heart, opposing the notion of taking another woman.

Matthew 5:28: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:2

Advises each man to have his own wife to avoid immorality, contrasting with the taking of another woman for comfort.

1 Corinthians 7:2: Nevertheless, [to avoid] fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
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