Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:30

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:30 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:30. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God had promised that Solomon would be the next king, and now it was time to make sure that promise happened by putting Solomon on the throne. This shows that keeping promises is important, and God helps make sure they come true.

1 Kings 1:30: Even as I sware unto thee by the LORD God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; even so will I certainly do this day.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13

While 1 Kings 1:30 affirms the continuation of David's dynasty as willed by God with Solomon, 1 Samuel 13:13 shows that Saul's dynasty was promised to continue forever, which did not happen, contradicting the idea of unchangeable divine promises about dynastic successions.

1 Samuel 13:13: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11

1 Kings 1:30 promises the establishment of Solomon on the throne, yet 1 Kings 11:11 predicts the kingdom being torn from Solomon, suggesting a contradiction to the enduring fulfillment conveyed in 1 Kings 1:30.

1 Kings 11:11: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:15-16

This passage promises David's kingdom will endure forever, while 1 Kings 1:30 focuses on Solomon specifically, highlighting a discrepancy regarding the perpetual nature of the dynasty amidst later historical outcomes.

2 Samuel 7:15-16: But my mercy shall not depart away from him, as I took [it] from Saul, whom I put away before thee.
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