Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:42

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:42 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:42. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Adonijah was hopeful and thought Jonathan was bringing happy news because he knew Jonathan as a brave and good man. However, this verse hints that Jonathan might be bringing news that is important but not necessarily happy.

1 Kings 1:42: And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said unto him, Come in; for thou [art] a valiant man, and bringest good tidings.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:25

This verse says to not be afraid of sudden fear, which contradicts the fear and surprise faced by Adonijah's guests in 1 Kings 1:42.

Proverbs 3:25: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse reassures not to fear because God is with you, contrasting the fear and panic experienced by the characters in 1 Kings 1:42.

Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Contradiction with Matthew 6:34

Advises not to worry about tomorrow, which goes against the fear of sudden news depicted in 1 Kings 1:42.

Matthew 6:34: Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.

Contradiction with Psalm 112:7

States that the righteous will not fear bad news, contradicting the fear and uncertainty resulting from the news in 1 Kings 1:42.

Psalm 112:7: He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.
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