Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 11:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 11:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 11:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God was unhappy with a king's choices but promised not to take everything away. He decided to let the king's son keep one piece of the land because of the good things David did and because He loved Jerusalem.

1 Kings 11:13: Howbeit I will not rend away all the kingdom; [but] will give one tribe to thy son for David my servant's sake, and for Jerusalem's sake which I have chosen.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:28

This verse notes the complete removal of a kingdom from Saul, contrasting with 1 Kings 11:13, where God does not remove the entire kingdom from Solomon’s lineage but leaves one tribe for David’s sake.

1 Samuel 15:28: And Samuel said unto him, The LORD hath rent the kingdom of Israel from thee this day, and hath given it to a neighbour of thine, [that is] better than thou.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:5

Promises an unbroken dynasty of Israel on David’s throne, contrasting with 1 Kings 11:13 where the kingdom is divided and largely taken from Solomon’s line.

1 Kings 9:5: Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.

Paradox #1

The possible contradiction in this verse is about fairness. It suggests punishing many for the actions of one person, which can feel unfair because the whole group didn’t do anything wrong. This raises questions about collective punishment and justice.

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