Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, if the children listen to God and follow Him with all their heart, then God promises that someone from the family will always be a king of Israel. It's like saying if they are good and follow God, there will always be someone to lead their people.

1 Kings 2:4: That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel. [fail...: Heb. be cut off from thee from the throne]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:31-32

These verses predict a new covenant that differs from the one based on the law promised to be followed in 1 Kings 2:4, suggesting a change in how God relates to His people.

Jeremiah 31:31-32: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:

Contradiction with Hebrews 8:13

This verse suggests that the old covenant, which includes commandments like those referenced in 1 Kings 2:4, is obsolete, implying a shift from the conditional promises stated in 1 Kings 2:4.

Hebrews 8:13: In that he saith, A new [covenant], he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old [is] ready to vanish away.

Contradiction with Galatians 3:10

This verse states that reliance on the law leads to a curse, challenging the promise in 1 Kings 2:4 that obedience to the law will ensure prosperity and continuity.

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.

Contradiction with Romans 3:20

This verse asserts that no one will be justified by the works of the law, contradicting the implication in 1 Kings 2:4 that following the law will lead to favor and a lasting dynasty.

Romans 3:20: Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law [is] the knowledge of sin.

Contradiction with Romans 10:4

This verse proclaims Christ as the culmination of the law, calling into question the ongoing necessity of the legal adherence required by 1 Kings 2:4.

Romans 10:4: For Christ [is] the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in 1 Kings 2:4 could be seen in the conditional nature of God's promise, which might seem inconsistent with the idea of unconditional divine love or mercy. This verse can be interpreted as saying that God's favor depends on adhering to specific commands, which might conflict with the belief that divine love should be unwavering and not contingent on human actions.

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