Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:26

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:26 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:26. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, this verse shows that King David's loyal people, like Solomon, were not invited to a special event. It's like when someone has a party and forgets to invite their very good friends.

1 Kings 1:26: But me, [even] me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:24

This verse supports chosen leadership by divine selection, whereas 1 Kings 1:26 highlights support for Solomon's succession not chosen by broader assembly.

1 Samuel 10:24: And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that [there is] none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. [God...: Heb. Let the king live]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:3

This passage shows David becoming king with the consensus of all elders, which contrasts with the exclusivity of support mentioned in 1 Kings 1:26.

2 Samuel 5:3: So all the elders of Israel came to the king to Hebron; and king David made a league with them in Hebron before the LORD: and they anointed David king over Israel.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:11

Advises immediate action to secure the throne for Solomon, contrasting with the passive approach implied by 1 Kings 1:26.

1 Kings 1:11: Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth [it] not?

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 1:9

Solomon refers to God's promise to David, while 1 Kings 1:26 discusses Adonijah's unauthorized ascension attempts, bypassing divine plans.

2 Chronicles 1:9: Now, O LORD God, let thy promise unto David my father be established: for thou hast made me king over a people like the dust of the earth in multitude. [like...: Heb. much as the dust of the earth]
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