Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," which contradicts the directive in 1 Kings 2:31 to strike down Joab.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
This verse advises against personal vengeance, stating "Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord," which contradicts carrying out personal retribution as Solomon orders.
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 Matthew 5:44
Jesus instructs to "Love your enemies" and "pray for them which despitefully use you," contradicting the order to kill Joab as an enemy.
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 Matthew 26:52
This verse teaches that "all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword," emphasizing non-violence, contrary to 1 Kings 2:31's directive to use the sword.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
Advises "Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth," contrasting with the punitive action against Joab.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Ephesians 4:32
This verse calls for kindness and forgiveness, as opposed to the act of killing Joab.
Ephesians 4:32: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:13
Encourages forbearing and forgiving one another, which contradicts executing Joab without forgiveness.
Colossians 3:13: Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye. [quarrel: or, complaint]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse could be the idea of promoting peace or justice through an act of violence. It might seem inconsistent to advocate for justice while using actions that go against peaceful or merciful principles.