Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse means God wants us to follow His rules and live the way He teaches us, just like Moses wrote down in the Bible. If we do this, we will make good choices and be successful in what we do.

1 Kings 2:3: And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his judgments, and his testimonies, as it is written in the law of Moses, that thou mayest prosper in all that thou doest, and whithersoever thou turnest thyself: [prosper: or, do wisely]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Contradicts the principle of retribution found in 1 Kings 2:3 with the teaching to "turn the other cheek."

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

Opposes taking personal vengeance as implied by the acts of obedience to God's statutes in 1 Kings 2:3.

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 Luke 6:27-29

Teaches loving enemies and not "keeping the charge" against them as suggested in 1 Kings 2:3.

Luke 6:27-29: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages loving and praying for enemies, challenging the strict adherence to being strong and courageous in warfare implied by 1 Kings 2:3.

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 James 2:10

Shows that keeping the law perfectly, as 1 Kings 2:3 may suggest, is impossible, thereby contradicting the idea of complete obedience.

James 2:10: For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one [point], he is guilty of all.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

Argues against being under the law as a curse, opposed to the blessing implied in 1 Kings 2:3 for keeping the law.

Galatians 3:10: For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed [is] every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.
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