Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, when everyone saw that Adonijah's plan to become king wasn't going to work, they got scared and quickly went back to their own homes. They didn't want to be in trouble, so they left as fast as they could.

1 Kings 1:49: And all the guests that [were] with Adonijah were afraid, and rose up, and went every man his way.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:10

This verse highlights strength in adversity, whereas 1 Kings 1:49 shows fear and defeat causing dispersion.

Proverbs 24:10: [If] thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small. [small: Heb. narrow]

Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10

This verse encourages not to fear, in contrast to the fear seen in 1 Kings 1:49.

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 2 Timothy 1:7

Speaks of a spirit of power and not fear, unlike the fear-induced reaction in 1 Kings 1:49.

2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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