Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 5:12

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 5:12 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 5:12. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God gave King Solomon special wisdom, just like He promised. Because of this wisdom, Solomon and King Hiram were friends and agreed to help each other.

1 Kings 5:12: And the LORD gave Solomon wisdom, as he promised him: and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon; and they two made a league together.

Contradiction with James 3:16

This verse discusses the presence of envy and strife, which contradicts 1 Kings 5:12 where Solomon had peace on all sides.

James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus mentions bringing a sword rather than peace, contradicting the peaceful state in 1 Kings 5:12.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Luke 12:51

Jesus states that He brings division instead of peace, which contrasts with the peace described in 1 Kings 5:12.

Luke 12:51: Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 6:14

This verse criticizes those who say "Peace, peace" when there is no peace, opposing the peaceful resolution in 1 Kings 5:12.

Jeremiah 6:14: They have healed also the hurt [of the daughter] of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when [there is] no peace. [hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach]

Contradiction with 1 Thessalonians 5:3

It warns that sudden destruction comes when people declare peace and safety, contradicting the secured peace in 1 Kings 5:12.

1 Thessalonians 5:3: For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Contradiction with Isaiah 57:21

States there is no peace for the wicked, contrasting with the peace established by Solomon in 1 Kings 5:12.

Isaiah 57:21: [There is] no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.
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