Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 4:4

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

According to the author of the book, this verse is saying that Benaiah was in charge of the army, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests. This means they had important jobs helping to lead and support the people.

1 Kings 4:4: And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada [was] over the host: and Zadok and Abiathar [were] the priests:

Contradiction with Exodus 2:14

This verse implies that Moses acted in fear and without authority, whereas 1 Kings 4:4 lists positions of authority and established leadership under King Solomon.

Exodus 2:14: And he said, Who made thee a prince and a judge over us? intendest thou to kill me, as thou killedst the Egyptian? And Moses feared, and said, Surely this thing is known. [a prince: Heb. a man, a prince]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5

The Israelites demand a king to be like other nations, which contradicts 1 Kings 4:4 where Israel's leadership is organized under a monarchy, implying acceptance.

1 Samuel 8:5: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:23

This verse condemns rebellion and rejection of God's word, contradicting the established and God-sanctioned leadership noted in 1 Kings 4:4.

1 Samuel 15:23: For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [witchcraft: Heb. divination]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

God looks at the heart, whereas 1 Kings 4:4 lists leaders by position and title, focusing on outward roles.

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 Hosea 13:11

This verse indicates God gave a king in anger, conflicting with the organized and seemingly approved leadership structure in 1 Kings 4:4.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with Matthew 23:11

Jesus teaches that the greatest should be a servant, which contrasts with the hierarchical leadership roles in 1 Kings 4:4.

Matthew 23:11: But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.
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