Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 3:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 3:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 3:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, when two women argued over a baby, the real mother loved her child so much that she wanted to protect him, even if he was given away. She would rather see her baby alive and with someone else than have him harmed.

1 Kings 3:26: Then spake the woman whose the living child [was] unto the king, for her bowels yearned upon her son, and she said, O my lord, give her the living child, and in no wise slay it. But the other said, Let it be neither mine nor thine, [but] divide [it]. [yearned: Heb. were hot]

Contradiction with Proverbs 31:9

This verse calls for defending the rights of the poor and needy, while 1 Kings 3:26 shows a willingness to harm a child to make a point.

Proverbs 31:9: Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.

Contradiction with Matthew 7:12

Encourages doing to others what you would want them to do to you, which contradicts the proposed harm to the child in 1 Kings 3:26.

Matthew 7:12: Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Contradiction with Luke 6:31

This verse also supports treating others as one wishes to be treated, in opposition to the extremity proposed in 1 Kings 3:26.

Luke 6:31: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Directly contradicts the idea of harming a child by stating "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Advocates for wisdom that is pure and peace-loving, contrasting the initial proposed action in 1 Kings 3:26.

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]

Paradox #1

The moral conflict in this verse could come from the idea of using a shocking and violent proposal to reveal the true mother. While the result demonstrates wisdom in knowing human behavior, the method could be seen as harsh and manipulative, potentially causing distress without guaranteed success.

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