Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 23:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 23:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 23:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Chronicles, when King David became very old, he decided it was time for his son Solomon to become the new king of Israel. David wanted to make sure everything was ready and in good hands for the future.

1 Chronicles 23:1: So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 29:28

Contradicts because it states David was in full life when he made Solomon king, whereas 1 Chronicles 23:1 implies he was old when he made Solomon king.

1 Chronicles 29:28: And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in his stead.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:1-2

Contradicts by suggesting David was unable and frail, which conflicts with the portrayal of him actively making Solomon king in 1 Chronicles 23:1.

1 Kings 1:1-2: Now king David was old [and] stricken in years; and they covered him with clothes, but he gat no heat. [stricken...: Heb. entered into days]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:32-34

Contradicts as it provides a specific instance of David making Solomon king due to the Adonijah incident, whereas 1 Chronicles 23:1 offers a more general summary of events.

1 Kings 1:32-34: And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.

Paradox #1

1 Chronicles 23:1 mentions David making Solomon king, but other parts of the Bible, such as 1 Kings, describe a more complicated process where Solomon's kingship was contested. This creates a potential inconsistency in how the transition of power is portrayed.

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