Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:12
This verse does not directly contradict 1 Chronicles 17:11, as it describes the same promise to David about his offspring, but instead, it presents a similar prophecy.
2 Samuel 7:12: And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13-14
This verse contradicts with 1 Chronicles 17:11 as it suggests that Saul's kingdom would have been established forever, indicating a different lineage from David's where a kingly line could have been sustained.
1 Samuel 13:13-14: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:1-4
This verse could contradict 1 Chronicles 17:11 due to the conditional nature of the promise to David’s descendants, suggesting that adherence to God’s laws is needed to sustain the kingdom, whereas 1 Chronicles 17:11 appears unconditional.
1 Kings 2:1-4: Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,
Contradiction with Hosea 13:11
This verse contradicts by implying that God would give and take away kings in Israel, which opposes the permanence of the kingdom promised in 1 Chronicles 17:11.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:30
This verse contradicts by declaring that none of Jehoiachin’s offspring will succeed on the throne, which conflicts with the eternal dynasty promised to David in 1 Chronicles 17:11.
Jeremiah 22:30: Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man [that] shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah.
Paradox #1
Some people point out a contradiction or inconsistency regarding the promise to establish a kingdom forever through David's descendants, while history records the end of the Davidic line's rule with the Babylonian exile. Additionally, the New Testament describes Jesus as a descendant of David, which some view as resolving the inconsistency, but others see as a theological rather than historical resolution.
Paradox #2
The verse discusses a promise made to establish a lasting kingdom through a descendant. A potential contradiction could arise if someone questions why certain individuals are chosen for divine promises, seemingly ignoring others, which challenges ideas of fairness and equal opportunity. Additionally, an inconsistency might be seen if this promise appears unfulfilled or is in tension with other biblical passages about the fate of kingdoms.