Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Bible, this verse is about a man named Adonijah asking Bathsheba to talk to King Solomon for him. Adonijah wants to marry a woman named Abishag, and he thinks the king will agree if Bathsheba asks.

1 Kings 2:17: And he said, Speak, I pray thee, unto Solomon the king, (for he will not say thee nay,) that he give me Abishag the Shunammite to wife.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 5:16

This verse commands honoring one's parents, which contrasts with Solomon's refusal to honor Adonijah's request through Bathsheba in 1 Kings 2:17.

Deuteronomy 5:16: Honour thy father and thy mother, as the LORD thy God hath commanded thee; that thy days may be prolonged, and that it may go well with thee, in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:6

Advises against self-promotion and seeking higher honors, which contradicts Adonijah’s request to marry Abishag, a move perceived as a claim to the throne in 1 Kings 2:17.

Proverbs 25:6: Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great [men]: [Put...: Heb. Set not out thy glory]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Teaches to love enemies and do good to those who hate you, contrasting Solomon’s eventual reaction to Adonijah’s request in 1 Kings 2:17.

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 Romans 12:17

Advises not to repay evil for evil, which contrasts with Solomon's actions following Adonijah’s request in 1 Kings 2:17.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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