Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 22:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 22:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 22:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, David told his son Solomon that he really wanted to build a special house for God, but God chose Solomon to do it instead. David was sharing his wish with Solomon and explaining that he wanted to honor God with a big and beautiful house.

1 Chronicles 22:7: And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 5:3

It suggests Solomon was actively involved in building the temple, without mentioning David's preparations.

1 Kings 5:3: Thou knowest how that David my father could not build an house unto the name of the LORD his God for the wars which were about him on every side, until the LORD put them under the soles of his feet.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:19

States that God did not allow David to build the temple, which may contrast with David's extensive preparations.

1 Kings 8:19: Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:12-13

Emphasizes that Solomon would build the house, somewhat lessening David's involvement in preparations.

2 Samuel 7:12-13: 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 Chronicles 28:3

States God did not want David to build the house due to being a man of war, yet 1 Chronicles 22:7 focuses on David's role in preparation.

1 Chronicles 28:3: But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou [hast been] a man of war, and hast shed blood. [blood: Heb. bloods]

Contradiction with Acts 7:47

Credits Solomon with building the temple, downplaying David's preparatory contributions.

Acts 7:47: But Solomon built him an house.
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