Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet who wrote the book, Adonijah made himself king without asking, and the real king didn’t even know about it. It’s like playing pretend king without telling your brother who is supposed to be the real king.

1 Kings 1:18: And now, behold, Adonijah reigneth; and now, my lord the king, thou knowest [it] not:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:39

1 Kings 1:18 claims Solomon isn't king, but 1 Kings 1:39 describes his anointing as king.

1 Kings 1:39: And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 22:9-10

In 1 Kings 1:18, Solomon is not yet king, while 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 foretells Solomon's kingship.

1 Chronicles 22:9-10: Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will give him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. [Solomon: that is, Peaceable]

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