Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
"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." - This contradicts with 1 Kings 2:2 as it suggests non-resistance and non-violence, while 1 Kings 2:2 involves David instructing Solomon to act with strength and decisiveness.
Matthew 5:39: 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 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." - This verse contradicts 1 Kings 2:2 because it advises against taking personal revenge, in contrast to David's encouragement to Solomon to deal strongly with his adversaries.
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
"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee." - These verses contradict 1 Kings 2:2 by promoting acts of kindness towards enemies, whereas David in 1 Kings 2:2 admonishes Solomon to act with strength, implicitly including against enemies.
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 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;" - This contradicts 1 Kings 2:2 as it commands to love and do good to enemies, while 1 Kings 2:2 involves counsel that aligns with being strong and assertive.
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 Luke 6:27
"But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you," - Like in Matthew 5:44, this verse contradicts 1 Kings 2:2 by advocating for love and goodness towards one's enemies as opposed to taking assertive actions as highlighted in 1 Kings 2:2.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction related to this verse is the portrayal of David's health and strength towards the end of his life. In earlier passages, David is described as being weak and frail in his old age, unable to keep warm without assistance. However, in this verse, he is depicted as giving strong, confident advice, using language that conveys strength and vigor. This contrast can seem inconsistent with the earlier depiction of his physical condition.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in this situation could be the tension between the advice given about showing strength and courage, and the overall biblical teachings about humility, compassion, and reliance on God’s strength. It might seem that the emphasis on personal strength could conflict with the values of faith and humility.