Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 3:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 3:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 3:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Solomon had a dream where God spoke to him, and when he woke up, he was so thankful that he went to a special place, gave gifts to God, and had a big meal for everyone who helped him. It shows that Solomon loved God and wanted to show how thankful he was.

1 Kings 3:15: And Solomon awoke; and, behold, [it was] a dream. And he came to Jerusalem, and stood before the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and offered up burnt offerings, and offered peace offerings, and made a feast to all his servants.

Contradiction with Genesis 28:12

This verse mentions Jacob's dream about a ladder to heaven, unlike Solomon's encounter in a dream.

Genesis 28:12: And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.

Contradiction with Genesis 31:24

God spoke to Laban in a dream, whereas 1 Kings 3:15 depicts Solomon waking from a dream.

Genesis 31:24: And God came to Laban the Syrian in a dream by night, and said unto him, Take heed that thou speak not to Jacob either good or bad. [either...: Heb. from good to bad]

Contradiction with Numbers 12:6

God expressed speaking through dreams to prophets, which contrasts with Solomon's role as king.

Numbers 12:6: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.

Contradiction with Job 33:15

Describes God communicating in dreams to give warning, unlike Solomon receiving wisdom.

Job 33:15: In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;

Contradiction with Matthew 2:13

Joseph's dream involves a divine warning, in contrast to Solomon's dream which was a blessing.

Matthew 2:13: And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
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