Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, this verse is about King David telling his son Solomon about the bad things Joab did by hurting people unfairly when there wasn't a war, making a mess everywhere. David wants Solomon to remember these actions because they were wrong and unfair.

1 Kings 2:5: Moreover thou knowest also what Joab the son of Zeruiah did to me, [and] what he did to the two captains of the hosts of Israel, unto Abner the son of Ner, and unto Amasa the son of Jether, whom he slew, and shed the blood of war in peace, and put the blood of war upon his girdle that [was] about his loins, and in his shoes that [were] on his feet. [shed: Heb. put]

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse advises to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, contrasting with David's instructions for vengeance in 1 Kings 2:5.

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

This verse instructs believers not to avenge themselves, but to leave vengeance to God, which is in opposition to David's directive for retribution.

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 Proverbs 20:22

Advises not to say "I will recompense evil" but to wait for the Lord, which contradicts the call for revenge found in 1 Kings 2:5.

Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.

Paradox #1

The conflict with 1 Kings 2:5 could arise from David instructing Solomon to deal with Joab for past wrongs, which seems to contradict teachings about forgiveness and leaving judgment to God. It raises questions about personal vengeance versus divine justice.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse can be seen in the call for revenge, which conflicts with other biblical teachings about forgiveness and leaving judgment to God. This raises questions about the compatibility of seeking vengeance with the broader message of love and forgiveness in the Bible.

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