Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, this verse means that Zadok and Nathan were asked to make Solomon the new king of Israel by putting special oil on him, and everyone would know he was king when they heard the trumpet and people shouting for him. It's like a big, happy ceremony to make sure everyone knows Solomon is the new ruler.

1 Kings 1:34: And let Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet anoint him there king over Israel: and blow ye with the trumpet, and say, God save king Solomon.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

This verse highlights God’s warning against establishing a monarchy, as people rejected God as their king, which contradicts the anointment of Solomon as king in 1 Kings 1:34.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

Here, God expresses regret for giving a king to Israel, which contradicts the establishment of Solomon as king in 1 Kings 1:34.

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, stating the Lord shall rule, which contradicts the human anointment of Solomon as king in 1 Kings 1:34.

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.

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