Contradiction with Genesis 2:24
Esther 1:19 suggests a law for separation, whereas Genesis 2:24 emphasizes the union and togetherness in marriage.
Genesis 2:24: Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
Contradiction with Matthew 19:6
Esther 1:19 proposes that Vashti should be removed, while Matthew 19:6 speaks against separating what God has joined together.
Matthew 19:6: Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
Contradiction with Ephesians 5:25
Esther 1:19 implies a lack of love and respect between the king and Vashti, contrary to Ephesians 5:25 which instructs husbands to love their wives.
Ephesians 5:25: Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Contradiction with Colossians 3:19
Esther 1:19 shows a harsh action towards Vashti, whereas Colossians 3:19 advises husbands not to be harsh with their wives.
Colossians 3:19: Husbands, love [your] wives, and be not bitter against them.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:10-11
Esther 1:19 suggests separation, but 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 encourages a wife not to depart from her husband.
1 Corinthians 7:10-11: And unto the married I command, [yet] not I, but the Lord, Let not the wife depart from [her] husband:
Contradiction with Malachi 2:16
Esther 1:19 involves discarding Vashti as queen, contradicting Malachi 2:16 which states God hates divorce.
Malachi 2:16: For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for [one] covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously. [that he...: or, if he hate her, put her away] [putting...: Heb. to put away]
Contradiction with Hosea 3:1
Esther 1:19 is about rejecting Vashti, while Hosea 3:1 presents God's command to love even an unfaithful partner.
Hosea 3:1: Then said the LORD unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of [her] friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the LORD toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, and love flagons of wine. [of wine: Heb. of grapes]
Paradox #1
This verse might present a moral conflict as it involves the idea of removing someone from a position of honor due to a refusal to comply with a command. This could be seen as conflicting with values of fairness, forgiveness, or understanding individual autonomy. It raises questions about justice and the consequences of standing up for one's beliefs.