Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 11:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 11:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 11:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, God told Jeroboam that He would take most of the kingdom away from King Solomon and give ten parts to Jeroboam. This was like God giving Jeroboam a big gift because Solomon wasn't following God's rules.

1 Kings 11:31: And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:13

It contradicts 1 Kings 11:31 by stating that God will not tear away the entire kingdom but will leave one tribe for the sake of David and Jerusalem, suggesting a limitation to the division.

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 Kings 11:39

This verse contradicts 1 Kings 11:31 by suggesting that the affliction of the descendants of David is not permanent, whereas 1 Kings 11:31 implies a more immediate and definitive division.

1 Kings 11:39: And I will for this afflict the seed of David, but not for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:29

It contradicts 1 Kings 11:31 by asserting that God does not change His mind or lie, whereas 1 Kings 11:31 involves a change in the divine promise concerning the kingdom.

1 Samuel 15:29: And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he [is] not a man, that he should repent. [Strength: or, Eternity, or, Victory]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:16

This verse contradicts 1 Kings 11:31 by emphasizing the everlasting nature of David's kingdom, which contrasts with the division mentioned in 1 Kings 11:31.

2 Samuel 7:16: And thine house and thy kingdom shall be established for ever before thee: thy throne shall be established for ever.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:17

It contradicts 1 Kings 11:31 by affirming that David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of Israel, whereas 1 Kings 11:31 speaks of a significant division of the kingdom.

Jeremiah 33:17: For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; [David...: Heb. There shall not be cut off from David]
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