Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, King Solomon found out that Joab ran to a special place where people pray to God for safety. Solomon then asked Benaiah to go and take care of Joab because Joab had done bad things.

1 Kings 2:29: And it was told king Solomon that Joab was fled unto the tabernacle of the LORD; and, behold, [he is] by the altar. Then Solomon sent Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, saying, Go, fall upon him.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the actions taken in 1 Kings 2:29 where Joab is executed.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus teaches "Love your enemies," contrasting with the retributive justice seen in 1 Kings 2:29 where Solomon orders Joab's death.

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

"Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," opposes the human-administered retribution in 1 Kings 2:29.

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 24:17-18

Advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contrasts with Solomon's actions in punishing Joab in 1 Kings 2:29.

Proverbs 24:17-18: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with John 8:7

"He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone," which provides a message of self-reflection and mercy, opposing the execution of Joab.

John 8:7: So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

Contradiction with James 2:13

"For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment," emphasizing mercy over judgment, contradicting the unmerciful punishment of Joab.

James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
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