Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the prophet or biblical writer, everyone is looking to the king to tell them who will be the next leader. They trust the king to make an important decision for the future.

1 Kings 1:20: And thou, my lord, O king, the eyes of all Israel [are] upon thee, that thou shouldest tell them who shall sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse speaks of God’s unchanging nature, contrasting with 1 Kings 1:20, which deals with human uncertainty and the need for clarity in leadership succession.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Paradox #1

The conflict related to this verse arises from the succession dispute between Solomon and Adonijah. King David's decision on who should be the next king was crucial, and different factions had different expectations. Adonijah, David's older son, expected to be the next king, yet David chose Solomon, which led to political tension and division within the kingdom.

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