Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:11-12
God chose David to be king while Saul was still reigning, which seems contradictory as Saul was not chosen for a particular task but rather replaced.
1 Samuel 16:11-12: And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all [thy] children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. [down: Heb. round]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 6:9
It states that David was not chosen to build the temple, contradicting the assertion that Solomon was solely chosen for that purpose.
2 Chronicles 6:9: Notwithstanding thou shalt not build the house; but thy son which shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house for my name.
Contradiction with Psalm 89:3-4
Highlights God's covenant with David, focusing on his lineage rather than specifying Solomon alone, offering a broader interpretation.
Psalm 89:3-4: I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:18-19
Notes that it was good for David to have intentions of building the temple, suggesting his role was significant, not solely Solomon's.
1 Kings 8:18-19: And the LORD said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thine heart to build an house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thine heart.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11-13
God divides the kingdom during Solomon's reign due to Solomon's disobedience, contradicting the notion of Solomon's unopposed chosen status.
1 Kings 11:11-13: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]
Paradox #1
1 Chronicles 28:6 states that Solomon is chosen by God to be king and build the temple. A potential contradiction could arise with 1 Kings 8:17-19, where God tells David that he cannot build the temple because of his history as a warrior who shed blood. Some might see a tension between God choosing Solomon to do a task that David initially desired and prepared for, despite his intentions. This highlights questions about divine choice and human plans.