Contradiction with Genesis 9:6
"Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man." This verse commands the death for those who murder, but 1 Kings 2:8 involves giving mercy to someone who cursed David.
Genesis 9:6: Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." This verse advocates turning the other cheek, which contradicts David's request for Shimei's punishment in 1 Kings 2:8.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Exodus 21:12
"He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death." This verse demands death for causing death, in contrast with the treatment of Shimei for a lesser crime.
Exodus 21:12: He that smiteth a man, so that he die, shall be surely put to death.
Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17
"Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth." This advice to not revel in the downfall of enemies contradicts the instructions given by David regarding Shimei.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Paradox #1
1 Kings 2:8 mentions a man named Shimei who had previously cursed King David. The contradiction arises because in the earlier text of 2 Samuel 19, David forgave Shimei and promised not to kill him. However, in 1 Kings 2, David advises his son Solomon to deal with Shimei and not let him go unpunished, which seems inconsistent with David's earlier promise of forgiveness.