Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:38

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:38 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:38. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Shimei promised the king that he would follow his rules and stayed in Jerusalem for a long time, keeping his promise. This shows the importance of doing what we say we will do.

1 Kings 2:38: And Shimei said unto the king, The saying [is] good: as my lord the king hath said, so will thy servant do. And Shimei dwelt in Jerusalem many days.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

"Thou shalt not kill" is often seen as a command against taking life, whereas 1 Kings 2:38 indirectly relates to commands surrounding executions by extension of Solomon's orders.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus' teaching to "love your enemies" contrasts with the narrative action of dealing harshly with adversaries in contexts like that of 1 Kings 2:38.

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" suggests leaving retribution to God, which can conflict with the directive atmosphere around dealing with enemies in 1 Kings 2:38.

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.
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