Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 12:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 12:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 12:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the young king is asking his friends for advice on what to tell the people who want him to make their work easier. He wants to know how to respond to their request for lighter burdens.

1 Kings 12:9: And he said unto them, What counsel give ye that we may answer this people, who have spoken to me, saying, Make the yoke which thy father did put upon us lighter?

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:14

This verse suggests that in the multitude of counsellors there is safety, which contradicts the outcome of seeking advice in 1 Kings 12:9 where Rehoboam's counsel led to negative consequences.

Proverbs 11:14: Where no counsel [is], the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with Proverbs 15:22

It states that without counsel purposes are disappointed, but in 1 Kings 12:9, counsel leads to disappointment.

Proverbs 15:22: Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Contradiction with Proverbs 19:21

This verse emphasizes that many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails, in contrast to 1 Kings 12:9 where human counsel is sought over divine guidance.

Proverbs 19:21: [There are] many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:6

Suggests that with wise counsel, war is waged successfully, differing from the unsuccessful outcome of the counsel followed in 1 Kings 12:9.

Proverbs 24:6: For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.

Contradiction with James 1:5

Advises to ask God for wisdom, which contrasts with Rehoboam’s decision in 1 Kings 12:9 to ask men for advice instead of God.

James 1:5: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
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