Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 12:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 12:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 12:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Jeroboam was living in Egypt because he had run away from King Solomon. When Jeroboam heard certain news, he was still in Egypt and hiding.

1 Kings 12:2: And it came to pass, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard [of it], (for he was fled from the presence of king Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt;)

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:20

This verse shows the people's support for Jeroboam, contradicting why he hid from Solomon in 1 Kings 12:2.

1 Kings 12:20: And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:38

This verse offers the promise of a lasting dynasty to Jeroboam if he follows God, which contradicts his fear-driven escape as mentioned in 1 Kings 12:2.

1 Kings 11:38: And it shall be, if thou wilt hearken unto all that I command thee, and wilt walk in my ways, and do [that is] right in my sight, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as David my servant did; that I will be with thee, and build thee a sure house, as I built for David, and will give Israel unto thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13

This verse illustrates the anointing of David by God, which contrasts with Jeroboam's self-imposed exile due to threats in 1 Kings 12:2.

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 2 Samuel 5:3

This verse shows David being made king with acceptance, unlike Jeroboam’s escape from Solomon despite having future support in 1 Kings 12:2.

2 Samuel 5:3: So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.

Contradiction with Proverbs 21:1

This verse suggests that the king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, contradicting the fear-based actions of Jeroboam in 1 Kings 12:2.

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

This verse indicates that all authority is instituted by God, which opposes Jeroboam's fleeing and fear of Solomon's authority in 1 Kings 12:2.

Romans 13:1: 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 1 Kings 11:29-31

This prophecy given to Jeroboam offers reassurance about future rulership, which conflicts with his flight for safety in 1 Kings 12:2.

1 Kings 11:29-31: And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two [were] alone in the field:
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