Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 11:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 11:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 11:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Solomon was fixing up the city to make it stronger and better, but this made someone very unhappy and they decided to go against the king. This story shows how some people did not agree with what Solomon was doing, even though he was making the city safer.

1 Kings 11:27: And this [was] the cause that he lifted up [his] hand against the king: Solomon built Millo, [and] repaired the breaches of the city of David his father. [repaired: Heb. closed]

Contradiction with James 1:13

This verse states that God does not tempt anyone with evil, whereas 1 Kings 11:27 attributes the revolt to God's plan, suggesting a divine role in the events.

James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

This verse suggests that when a person's ways please the Lord, He makes even their enemies to be at peace with them, contrasting with the conflict in 1 Kings 11:27.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

It states that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, indicating He controls events, while 1 Kings 11:27 describes a human revolt.

Proverbs 21:1: The king's heart [is] in the hand of the LORD, [as] the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.

Contradiction with Romans 13:1-2

These verses suggest submission to governing authorities as they are instituted by God, contrasting with the rebellion described in 1 Kings 11:27.

Romans 13:1-2: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]

Contradiction with Titus 3:1-2

These verses instruct believers to be subject to rulers and authorities, which opposes the notion of revolt seen in 1 Kings 11:27.

Titus 3:1-2: Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work,

Contradiction with 1 Peter 2:13-14

These verses promote submission to every human authority, seemingly conflicting with the rebellious act described in 1 Kings 11:27.

1 Peter 2:13-14: Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
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