Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse means that Joab and his family will be punished for their wrong actions, but King David and his family will have peace and safety from God forever. It's like when someone does a bad thing and gets in trouble, but someone else who does good is rewarded with peace.

1 Kings 2:33: Their blood shall therefore return upon the head of Joab, and upon the head of his seed for ever: but upon David, and upon his seed, and upon his house, and upon his throne, shall there be peace for ever from the LORD.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love and prayer for enemies, contradicting the concept of blood returning upon a person's head as seen in 1 Kings 2:33.

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

Advises against seeking vengeance as vengeance is the Lord's, contradicting the theme of retribution present in 1 Kings 2:33.

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 24:29

Admonishes against saying one will do to others as they have done, conflicting with the notion of blood recompense in 1 Kings 2:33.

Proverbs 24:29: Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.

Contradiction with Leviticus 19:18

Commands not to seek revenge or bear a grudge, opposing the idea of blood returning on someone's head, as mentioned in 1 Kings 2:33.

Leviticus 19:18: Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I [am] the LORD.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Calls for loving enemies and doing good to those who hate you, contrary to the retributive justice implied in 1 Kings 2:33.

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

Paradox #1

1 Kings 2:33 could raise a contradiction by suggesting a cycle of violence or retaliation, where innocent descendants may suffer for the actions of their ancestors. This can conflict with the idea of individual responsibility and justice, where people are judged based on their own actions rather than those of others.

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