Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:40

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:40 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:40. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Shimei did something he was not supposed to by going to a faraway place called Gath to find his missing servants. He rode on a donkey to get them and brought them back, which was against the rules he was given.

1 Kings 2:40: And Shimei arose, and saddled his ass, and went to Gath to Achish to seek his servants: and Shimei went, and brought his servants from Gath.

Contradiction with Proverbs 4:7

While 1 Kings 2:40 reflects a decision that leads to punishment, Proverbs 4:7 emphasizes the importance of getting wisdom to make the right choices, contrasting the lack of wisdom displayed by Shimei in 1 Kings 2:40.

Proverbs 4:7: Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [therefore] get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

1 Kings 2:40 shows Shimei breaking his oath, while Matthew 5:37 emphasizes the importance of keeping one's word, highlighting a moral contradiction.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
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