Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:45

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:45 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:45. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, King Solomon will receive good things from God, and his family will be in charge of the kingdom forever under God's protection. This means that God is happy with Solomon, and his family will stay leaders for a long time.

1 Kings 2:45: And king Solomon [shall be] blessed, and the throne of David shall be established before the LORD for ever.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," contradicting the idea of executing adversaries.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when enemies fall, contrasting the approval of eliminating adversaries.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Instructs to love and pray for enemies, conflicting with the directive of dealing harshly with opposition.

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

Encourages leaving vengeance to God, as opposed to personally settling scores.

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 Matthew 7:1-2

Warns against judgment and measuring others, which contradicts enacting judgment against adversaries.

Matthew 7:1-2: Judge not, that ye be not judged.
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