Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, after three years, two of Shimei's servants escaped to a place called Gath. Someone told Shimei that his servants were in Gath, which was not where they were supposed to be.

1 Kings 2:39: And it came to pass at the end of three years, that two of the servants of Shimei ran away unto Achish son of Maachah king of Gath. And they told Shimei, saying, Behold, thy servants [be] in Gath.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts 1 Kings 2:39 by instructing believers to love their enemies, potentially clashing with any notion of vengeance or enforcement seen in the actions surrounding 1 Kings 2:39.

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

Contradicts 1 Kings 2:39 as it advises against taking personal vengeance, suggesting that vengeance belongs to the Lord, whereas 1 Kings 2:39’s context involves personal retribution and enforcement.

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 Exodus 20:13

Contradicts 1 Kings 2:39 in the principle of not killing, which can conflict with capital measures seen in 1 Kings 2:39’s narrative.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Contradicts 1 Kings 2:39 as it advocates for peace and mercy, which might contrast with the punitive actions related to 1 Kings 2:39.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
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