Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 3:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 3:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 3:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the king, who is Solomon, asked for a sword to help him make a wise and fair decision. He wanted to show who the real mommy was in a tricky situation by seeing how the two women would act.

1 Kings 3:24: And the king said, Bring me a sword. And they brought a sword before the king.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:39

Jesus teaches to turn the other cheek, suggesting non-violence, while 1 Kings 3:24 involves a proposal of dividing a child with a sword, introducing violence.

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 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the idea of using a sword to harm the child as proposed in 1 Kings 3:24.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:17

Describes wisdom and her ways as "ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace," contrasting with the violent resolution presented in 1 Kings 3:24.

Proverbs 3:17: Her ways [are] ways of pleasantness, and all her paths [are] peace.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes wisdom as "first pure, then peaceable, gentle," opposing the violent approach of 1 Kings 3:24.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with Zechariah 8:16

Instructs to "speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace," which contrasts with the violent judgment approach in 1 Kings 3:24.

Zechariah 8:16: These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: [execute...: Heb. judge truth, and the judgment of peace]
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