Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 29:23-25
These verses suggest that Solomon's reign began with great prosperity and clear support from all sides, which doesn't highlight any potential immediate challenges or disputes that might contradict the notion of a smooth transition.
1 Chronicles 29:23-25: Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:5
Adonijah, David's son, had declared himself king, which contradicts the smooth transition of Solomon's reign mentioned in 1 Kings 2:12.
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
This verse describes Absalom's attempt to usurp David's throne, illustrating the history of contested succession in David's line, which contrasts the implied peaceful transition to Solomon.
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 Samuel 3:1
Highlights the long war between Saul's house and David's, showcasing historical conflict over the throne, contrasting the untroubled succession of Solomon.
2 Samuel 3:1: Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:11-14
Nathan and Bathsheba's intervention indicates there was lots of maneuvering needed for Solomon to secure the throne, contradicting the simple accession in 1 Kings 2:12.
1 Kings 1:11-14: Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth [it] not?
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11-13
God’s anger against Solomon leading to the division of the kingdom contradicts the idea of a stable rule as implied in 1 Kings 2:12.
1 Kings 11:11-13: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:38-40
This shows there needed to be a public proclamation and action to establish Solomon, which presents a more complex scenario than a straightforward transition.
1 Kings 1:38-40: So Zadok the priest, and Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and the Cherethites, and the Pelethites, went down, and caused Solomon to ride upon king David's mule, and brought him to Gihon.