Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, a big feast was held where lots of animals were cooked, and important people like the king's sons, a priest, and a captain were invited. But Solomon, who was a special person to the king, was not invited to the party.

1 Kings 1:19: And he hath slain oxen and fat cattle and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the sons of the king, and Abiathar the priest, and Joab the captain of the host: but Solomon thy servant hath he not called.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

This verse commands that no other gods should be worshipped, but 1 Kings 1:19 involves sacrifices to false gods as part of Adonijah's usurpation of David's throne.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

This verse emphasizes obedience over sacrifices, yet 1 Kings 1:19 involves sacrificing sheep, oxen, and fatlings as part of an act of rebellion.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Psalm 51:16

This verse highlights that God does not delight in sacrifice, contrasted with 1 Kings 1:19, which describes sacrifices as part of a political maneuver.

Psalm 51:16: For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. [else...: or, that I should]

Contradiction with Hosea 6:6

This verse states God desires mercy and knowledge of Him over burnt offerings, yet 1 Kings 1:19 describes offerings as central to Adonijah's scheme.

Hosea 6:6: For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.

Contradiction with Isaiah 1:11

This verse points out the futility of sacrifices without righteousness, while 1 Kings 1:19 focuses on sacrifices in a context of unrightful claims to kingship.

Isaiah 1:11: To what purpose [is] the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. [he goats: Heb. great he goats]
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