Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While 1 Kings 2:1 marks the beginning of David's instruction to Solomon to deal with his adversaries, Matthew 5:44 records Jesus's teaching to love your enemies, presenting a differing approach to dealing with opposition.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
1 Kings 2:1 leads to instructions that result in the deaths of perceived threats to Solomon's reign, whereas Exodus 20:13 commands "Thou shalt not kill," emphasizing the sanctity of life.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
1 Kings 2:1 precedes David suggesting vengeance against his foes, whereas Romans 12:19 advises Christians to leave vengeance to God, advocating for divine rather than personal retribution.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22
In 1 Kings 2, David advises eliminating enemies, but Proverbs 25:21-22 encourages providing for enemies instead, suggesting that kindness can lead to their repentance.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with James 3:17-18
The council in 1 Kings 2 involves political maneuvering and retribution, whereas James 3:17-18 describes true wisdom as being peaceable, gentle, and merciful, highlighting a more harmonious approach.
James 3:17-18: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]