Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, King Solomon sent a man named Benaiah to carry out a serious task. Benaiah did what Solomon asked, and a man was killed because it was part of Solomon's plan to make sure his kingdom was safe and strong.

1 Kings 2:25: And king Solomon sent by the hand of Benaiah the son of Jehoiada; and he fell upon him that he died.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the act of killing in 1 Kings 2:25.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

"Love your enemies" contradicts the execution of Adonijah in 1 Kings 2:25.

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;

Paradox #1

1 Kings 2:25 might be seen as conflicting with ideas about forgiveness and justice because it involves a king authorizing the death of someone, which can raise questions about mercy and the value of human life. Some people might find it difficult to reconcile such actions with other biblical teachings about love, forgiveness, and the sanctity of life.

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