Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse shows that King Solomon respected his mom, Bathsheba. He showed this by standing up, bowing to her, and giving her a special seat next to him.

1 Kings 2:19: Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand.

Contradiction with Matthew 10:35

This verse speaks of separating family members, whereas 1 Kings 2:19 shows Solomon honoring his mother, indicating unity and respect within the family.

Matthew 10:35: For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law.

Contradiction with Ephesians 6:1-2

This verse emphasizes obedience and honor towards parents, aligning with how Solomon respected Bathsheba, rather than contradicting it, thus highlighting expected behavior that aligns rather than conflicts.

Ephesians 6:1-2: Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:48-50

Jesus distances Himself from His biological family, suggesting a spiritual family is more important, contrasting with Solomon's demonstration of honor to his mother.

Matthew 12:48-50: But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?

Contradiction with Mark 3:31-35

Similar to Matthew 12:48-50, here Jesus prioritizes spiritual bonds over familial ones, differing from Solomon’s honoring a family bond.

Mark 3:31-35: There came then his brethren and his mother, and, standing without, sent unto him, calling him.

Contradiction with Luke 14:26

Jesus speaks about hating one's family in comparison to devotion to Him, which contrasts the honor Solomon shows to his mother Bathsheba.

Luke 14:26: If any [man] come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
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