Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 2:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 2:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 2:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Adonijah came to talk to Solomon's mother, Bathsheba, and she asked him if he came in a friendly way. Adonijah told her that he came with good intentions and was not looking for trouble.

1 Kings 2:13: And Adonijah the son of Haggith came to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon. And she said, Comest thou peaceably? And he said, Peaceably.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 1:53

1 Kings 2:13 shows Adonijah seeking Bathsheba, but 1 Kings 1:53 indicates his previous submission to Solomon, suggesting he might avoid further conflict.

1 Kings 1:53: So king Solomon sent, and they brought him down from the altar. And he came and bowed himself to king Solomon: and Solomon said unto him, Go to thine house.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:24-25

These verses contradict 1 Kings 2:13 because Adonijah approaches Bathsheba seemingly for peace, yet Solomon later orders his execution, suggesting ulterior motives.

1 Kings 2:24-25: Now therefore, [as] the LORD liveth, which hath established me, and set me on the throne of David my father, and who hath made me an house, as he promised, Adonijah shall be put to death this day.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:22

In 1 Kings 2:13, Adonijah appears to seek a favor, but 1 Kings 2:22 reveals Solomon's view of this request as a threat to his kingdom.

1 Kings 2:22: And king Solomon answered and said unto his mother, And why dost thou ask Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? ask for him the kingdom also; for he [is] mine elder brother; even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab the son of Zeruiah.
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