Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 4:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 4:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 4:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse tells us that a man named the son of Abinadab was in charge of a place called Dor and was married to King Solomon's daughter, Taphath. It shows how King Solomon's family helped take care of different parts of the kingdom.

1 Kings 4:11: The son of Abinadab, in all the region of Dor; which had Taphath the daughter of Solomon to wife: [The son...: or, Benabinadab]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart, whereas 1 Kings 4:11 focuses on human alliances and positions.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24

Jeremiah highlights knowing and understanding God as true wisdom, contrasted with the political wisdom suggested by forming alliances in 1 Kings 4:11.

Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5

Proverbs advises trusting in the Lord rather than relying on one's own understanding, which contradicts the human strategy seen in 1 Kings 4:11.

Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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