Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 4:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 4:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 4:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, this verse talks about a man named the son of Geber, who was in charge of important towns and cities that had big walls and strong gates. These places were in an area called Gilead and another area called Bashan.

1 Kings 4:13: The son of Geber, in Ramothgilead; to him [pertained] the towns of Jair the son of Manasseh, which [are] in Gilead; to him [also pertained] the region of Argob, which [is] in Bashan, threescore great cities with walls and brasen bars: [The son...: or, Bengeber]

Contradiction with 2 Kings 19:32

This verse involves a prophecy about the defense of Jerusalem against the Assyrians, contrasting with 1 Kings 4:13, which focuses on administration rather than divine intervention.

2 Kings 19:32: Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Encourages love for enemies and doing good, which contrasts with the rule and control of territories discussed in 1 Kings 4:13.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with James 4:4

Highlights enmity with the world against being a friend of God, conflicting with the material administration and territorial rule of 1 Kings 4:13.

James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
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