Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 12:21

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 12:21 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 12:21. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Rehoboam gathered a large army from the tribes of Judah and Benjamin to fight against the other Israelites because he wanted to be king over all of them again. This shows how Rehoboam wanted to keep his family’s rule after his father Solomon.

1 Kings 12:21: And when Rehoboam was come to Jerusalem, he assembled all the house of Judah, with the tribe of Benjamin, an hundred and fourscore thousand chosen men, which were warriors, to fight against the house of Israel, to bring the kingdom again to Rehoboam the son of Solomon.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

This verse shows God's warning against having a human king, as opposed to the focus in 1 Kings 12:21 on assembling an army under a king's command.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

This verse blesses peacemakers, contrasting with 1 Kings 12:21, where Rehoboam prepares for war.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Advocates for peace with all men, contradicting the war preparation in 1 Kings 12:21.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with James 3:17

Describes wisdom as peaceable and gentle, opposing the warlike intention in 1 Kings 12:21.

James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11-13

God’s declaration that the kingdom will be taken from Solomon’s house for his disobedience contradicts Rehoboam's attempt to regain control through military force in 1 Kings 12:21.

1 Kings 11:11-13: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]
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