Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 3:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 3:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 3:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, King Solomon went to a special place called Gibeon to make a huge offering to God because it was an important place for worship. He showed his love and respect for God by offering many gifts there.

1 Kings 3:4: And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there; for that [was] the great high place: a thousand burnt offerings did Solomon offer upon that altar.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13-14

It instructs that offerings should be made only in the place which the Lord chooses, contradicting the practice of Solomon offering sacrifices at high places as mentioned in 1 Kings 3:4.

Deuteronomy 12:13-14: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:

Contradiction with Leviticus 17:3-4

It commands that sacrifices must be brought to the door of the tabernacle, contradicting Solomon's offering at Gibeon.

Leviticus 17:3-4: What man soever [there be] of the house of Israel, that killeth an ox, or lamb, or goat, in the camp, or that killeth [it] out of the camp,

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:5-6

Mandates that sacrifices should be brought to the designated place chosen by God, conflicting with Solomon's actions in 1 Kings 3:4.

Deuteronomy 12:5-6: But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:
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