Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:13
This verse indicates that David promised Solomon would be king, contradicting the announcement in 1 Kings 1:43 that Solomon is king, which might be surprising to those expecting Adonijah.
1 Kings 1:13: Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign?
Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:5
Adonijah had declared himself king, contradicting 1 Kings 1:43, where Solomon is announced as king.
1 Kings 1:5: Then Adonijah the son of Haggith exalted himself, saying, I will be king: and he prepared him chariots and horsemen, and fifty men to run before him. [be king: Heb. reign]
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 15:10
Absalom is proclaimed king in Hebron, contradicting the surprise element in 1 Kings 1:43 where Solomon becomes king.
2 Samuel 15:10: But Absalom sent spies throughout all the tribes of Israel, saying, As soon as ye hear the sound of the trumpet, then ye shall say, Absalom reigneth in Hebron.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 11:12
Joash is made king with a ceremony, contrasting the sudden announcement in 1 Kings 1:43 of Solomon's kingship.
2 Kings 11:12: And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and [gave him] the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king. [God...: Heb. Let the king live]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:13
David is anointed as king by Samuel, offering a different process compared to Solomon’s announced kingship in 1 Kings 1:43.
1 Samuel 16:13: Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.