Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, King David wanted to make an important decision, so he asked for help from three important people: Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. These helpers came to see David to help him.

1 Kings 1:32: And king David said, Call me Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada. And they came before the king.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:6-7

The Israelites request a king, opposing God's direct rule, which contrasts with the divine endorsement of Solomon's anointment in 1 Kings 1:32.

1 Samuel 8:6-7: But the thing displeased Samuel, when they said, Give us a king to judge us. And Samuel prayed unto the LORD. [displeased: Heb. was evil in the eyes of]

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

God expresses displeasure over the establishment of a monarchy, which contrasts with the organized anointment in 1 Kings 1:32.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with Judges 8:23

Gideon refuses kingship, suggesting God should rule, which contrasts with the kingly anointment in 1 Kings 1:32.

Judges 8:23: And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:19

The rejection of God as king when demanding an earthly king opposes the alignment with divine approval seen in 1 Kings 1:32.

1 Samuel 10:19: And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, [Nay], but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:26

God's rejection of Saul implies a conditional divine approval of kings, unlike the unequivocal support in 1 Kings 1:32.

1 Samuel 15:26: And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.
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