Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 20:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 20:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 20:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, a man named Benhadad sent messengers to ask for another man's money, wives, and children. Benhadad is being bossy and trying to take things that aren't his.

1 Kings 20:5: And the messengers came again, and said, Thus speaketh Benhadad, saying, Although I have sent unto thee, saying, Thou shalt deliver me thy silver, and thy gold, and thy wives, and thy children;

Contradiction with 1 John 3:17

Contradicts the notion of taking others' possessions, as it emphasizes sharing with those in need rather than demanding their belongings.

1 John 3:17: But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels [of compassion] from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39-40

Encourages turning the other cheek and giving more than what is asked, opposing the idea of forcibly taking possessions.

Matthew 5:39-40: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Contradiction with Luke 6:29-30

Commands to give to everyone who asks and not to demand back, opposing taking from others forcefully.

Luke 6:29-30: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.

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