Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Chronicles 29:22

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Chronicles 29:22 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Chronicles 29:22. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Chronicles, the people celebrated happily with a feast before God because they made Solomon king again, and Zadok was chosen to be the priest. Everyone was joyful because they believed God was with them in their celebrations and choices.

1 Chronicles 29:22: And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed [him] unto the LORD [to be] the chief governor, and Zadok [to be] priest.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

This verse describes the anointing of David as king by Samuel, whereas 1 Chronicles 29:22 discusses Solomon's anointing, suggesting two different individuals being chosen as king.

1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:39

This verse depicts Solomon's anointing as king by Zadok the priest during David's lifetime, which conflicts with the portrayal in 1 Chronicles 29:22 where Solomon is anointed during a public assembly.

1 Kings 1:39: And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:24

States Solomon's reign was established after David's death, while 1 Chronicles 29:22 implies Solomon was made king while David was still alive.

1 Kings 2:24: Now therefore, [as] the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.
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