Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the king told Abiathar the priest that he should go home because he deserved to be punished. However, the king decided not to hurt him because Abiathar had helped his father, David, and had gone through tough times with him.

1 Kings 2:26: And unto Abiathar the priest said the king, Get thee to Anathoth, unto thine own fields; for thou [art] worthy of death: but I will not at this time put thee to death, because thou barest the ark of the Lord GOD before David my father, and because thou hast been afflicted in all wherein my father was afflicted. [worthy...: Heb. a man of death]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

While 1 Kings 2:26 involves a curse and a directive from Solomon, Matthew 5:44 emphasizes love and prayer for one's enemies, which contradicts taking punitive action.

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 12:19

1 Kings 2:26 deals with retribution from Solomon, whereas Romans 12:19 advises against seeking vengeance, leaving it to God to repay.

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 20:22

1 Kings 2:26 discusses dealing with an offender, but Proverbs 20:22 encourages waiting on the Lord for deliverance rather than taking immediate retributive action.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

In contrast to Solomon's judgment in 1 Kings 2:26, Luke 6:27-28 teaches to bless and do good to those who are adversaries, not to curse.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Paradox #1

This verse might show a moral inconsistency because it involves an action that seems merciful to one person, but it doesn't address whether others facing similar situations receive the same mercy. It raises questions about fairness and equal treatment in similar circumstances.

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