Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:12
While 1 Kings 1:24 involves Nathan approaching King David as a prophet with specific news about Adonijah assuming kingship, 1 Samuel 16:12 presents David being anointed as king by Samuel, showing God’s direct choice, which contradicts the scenario of others claiming kingship without God’s appointment.
1 Samuel 16:12: And he sent, and brought him in. Now he [was] ruddy, [and] withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this [is] he. [of a...: Heb. fair of eyes]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:15
Adonijah speaks to Bathsheba about the kingdom being his and then taken away, contrasting Nathan's revelation to David that Adonijah is already acting as king without David’s knowledge in 1 Kings 1:24.
1 Kings 2:15: And he said, Thou knowest that the kingdom was mine, and [that] all Israel set their faces on me, that I should reign: howbeit the kingdom is turned about, and is become my brother's: for it was his from the LORD.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 22:9
This verse states Solomon will be a man of peace and chosen by God to be king, which contradicts the implication in 1 Kings 1:24 where Adonijah takes kingship without divine appointment.
1 Chronicles 22:9: 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]
Contradiction with Matthew 1:6
Jesus' lineage is established through Solomon, according to this verse, reaffirming Solomon’s legitimate kingship, contrasting with the dispute of kingship in 1 Kings 1:24 regarding Adonijah.
Matthew 1:6: And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her [that had been the wife] of Urias;