Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, this verse means that we should be nice and caring to the people who helped us when we were in trouble. The message is about showing gratitude and making sure to include those who supported us in our lives.

1 Kings 2:7: But shew kindness unto the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be of those that eat at thy table: for so they came to me when I fled because of Absalom thy brother.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse instructs to love your enemies and bless them, whereas 1 Kings 2:7 involves David advising Solomon to show kindness to the sons of Barzillai, exclusively rewarding friends.

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 Luke 6:35

This verse encourages doing good to enemies and lending without expecting anything back, contrasting with 1 Kings 2:7 where kindness is shown as a reward for past loyalty.

Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Paradox #1

1 Kings 2:7 might be seen as morally contradictory because it advises showing kindness to a certain group of people while elsewhere in the Bible, there are teachings on impartiality and loving everyone equally. This could seem inconsistent with the broader message of fairness and universal love.

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