Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 20:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 20:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 20:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells a story where a king's messenger warns another king that his servants will come and take away anything they like from his house. It’s like someone saying they’re going to come and take your favorite toys without asking.

1 Kings 20:6: Yet I will send my servants unto thee to morrow about this time, and they shall search thine house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be, [that] whatsoever is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall put [it] in their hand, and take [it] away. [pleasant: Heb. desirable]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:15

"Thou shalt not steal." contradicts with 1 Kings 20:6, where the taking of possessions is implied without consent.

Exodus 20:15: Thou shalt not steal.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them" contradicts with 1 Kings 20:6, as it involves taking actions that would not be desired if reversed.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:29

"Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee." contradicts with 1 Kings 20:6, where devising harm against a neighbor seems apparent.

Proverbs 3:29: Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. [Devise...: or, Practise no evil]

Contradiction with Exodus 22:1

"If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep." contradicts with 1 Kings 20:6, as the principle of restitution is absent in the mentioned action.

Exodus 22:1: If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. [or a sheep: or, or a goat]

Paradox #1

This might show a contradiction because the verse involves an invading king demanding the property and wealth of another king and his people. This could conflict with values of respecting others' property and not stealing what isn't yours.

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