Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
This verse suggests that a man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps, implying that the outcome of a king's reign is ultimately determined by God, not by wishes or declarations, potentially contradicting the optimism in 1 Kings 1:37.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
This verse warns against relying on human strength and efforts, emphasizing trust in the Lord, which may contradict the human-centered bestowal of kingly blessings seen in 1 Kings 1:37.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse highlights that success isn't always to the swift or strong, and time and chance can affect outcomes, contradicting the assured outcome implied in 1 Kings 1:37.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with James 4:13-15
These verses caution against presuming what will happen tomorrow, contrasting with the confident declaration of future reign in 1 Kings 1:37.
James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: