Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 11:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 11:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 11:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, a leader brought a group of people together to form a team after King David defeated their enemies, and they went to live and be in charge in a place called Damascus.

1 Kings 11:24: And he gathered men unto him, and became captain over a band, when David slew them [of Zobah]: and they went to Damascus, and dwelt therein, and reigned in Damascus.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 18:3

This verse describes King David's victory over Hadadezer, whereas 1 Kings 11:24 suggests Hadadezer had recovered enough power to appoint a captain.

1 Chronicles 18:3: And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish his dominion by the river Euphrates. [Hadarezer: or, Hadadezer]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:3

Here, David is also noted for his defeat of Hadadezer, contradicting the notion in 1 Kings 11:24 that Hadadezer could have a captain leading a band.

2 Samuel 8:3: David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates. [Hadadezer: or, Hadarezer]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:24

This verse asserts that Solomon had dominion over all the region on this side the Euphrates, contradicting the idea of an adversary rising during Solomon's reign as in 1 Kings 11:24.

1 Kings 4:24: For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.
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