Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 1:41

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 1:41 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 1:41. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Adonijah and his friends were having a meal when they heard a loud noise outside. Joab, one of the men there, was puzzled and asked why there was such a loud commotion in the city.

1 Kings 1:41: And Adonijah and all the guests that [were] with him heard [it] as they had made an end of eating. And when Joab heard the sound of the trumpet, he said, Wherefore [is this] noise of the city being in an uproar?

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33

This verse states that God is not the author of confusion, while 1 Kings 1:41 describes a scene of confusion as Adonijah and his guests react to the noise from Solomon’s coronation.

1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:20

Here it is stated that the people of Judah and Israel were many, at peace, and experienced joy; in contrast to the alarm and uproar noted in 1 Kings 1:41.

1 Kings 4:20: Judah and Israel [were] many, as the sand which [is] by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:13-14

Promises of stability in the kingdom contradict the instability demonstrated in 1 Kings 1:41 when Adonijah's supporters were alarmed.

2 Samuel 7:13-14: He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

Contradiction with Proverbs 3:25

Advises not to be afraid of sudden fear, contradicting the fear and surprise of Adonijah’s supporters in 1 Kings 1:41.

Proverbs 3:25: Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.

Contradiction with Isaiah 32:17

Describes peace and quietness resulting from righteousness, whereas 1 Kings 1:41 reflects turmoil and disorder.

Isaiah 32:17: And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever.
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