Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 3:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 3:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 3:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, the woman's baby died during the night because she accidentally slept on top of him. This part of the story shows how sad things can happen and sets the stage for a wise decision by King Solomon.

1 Kings 3:19: And this woman's child died in the night; because she overlaid it.

Contradiction with Isaiah 65:20

This verse speaks about a time when a child shall not die young, which contrasts with the death of an infant in 1 Kings 3:19.

Isaiah 65:20: There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner [being] an hundred years old shall be accursed.

Contradiction with Matthew 18:14

This verse suggests that it is not the will of God for little ones to perish, contradicting the situation in 1 Kings 3:19 where a child dies.

Matthew 18:14: Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.

Contradiction with Psalm 91:16

This verse promises long life, contrasting with the brief life of the child in 1 Kings 3:19.

Psalm 91:16: With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. [long...: Heb. length of days]

Contradiction with John 11:25-26

Jesus speaks of life after death for those who believe in Him, offering a hope that contrasts the finality of physical death seen in 1 Kings 3:19.

John 11:25-26: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

Contradiction with Revelation 21:4

This verse promises an end to death, contrasting the event of a child's death in 1 Kings 3:19.

Revelation 21:4: And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
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