Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:44

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:44 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:44. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, when God's people go to fight their enemies, they should pray to God while thinking about the special city God chose and the temple built for Him. This helps them remember that God is with them and will help them.

1 Kings 8:44: If thy people go out to battle against their enemy, whithersoever thou shalt send them, and shall pray unto the LORD toward the city which thou hast chosen, and [toward] the house that I have built for thy name: [toward the city: Heb. the way of the city]

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

This verse states "The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace," which contradicts 1 Kings 8:44's endorsement of going to battle.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse, which encourages loving enemies and praying for those who persecute you, conflicts with the notion of going to war in 1 Kings 8:44.

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 Isaiah 2:4

It portrays a vision where nations do not learn war anymore, contradicting the theme of battle in 1 Kings 8:44.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:17-19

Advises against retaliation and promotes peace instead of preparing for battle as suggested in 1 Kings 8:44.

Romans 12:17-19: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
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