Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 3:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 3:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 3:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God appeared to Solomon in a dream and asked him what he wanted. God was ready to give Solomon something special because He was pleased with him.

1 Kings 3:5: In Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 28:6

1 Samuel 28:6 states that God did not answer Saul's inquiries through dreams, visions, or prophets, which contradicts 1 Kings 3:5 where God directly appears to Solomon in a dream to grant his request.

1 Samuel 28:6: And when Saul enquired of the LORD, the LORD answered him not, neither by dreams, nor by Urim, nor by prophets.

Contradiction with Proverbs 28:9

Proverbs 28:9 suggests that if one turns away from hearing the law, even their prayer is an abomination, contradicting 1 Kings 3:5, where despite human imperfection, Solomon's prayer is heard and answered by God.

Proverbs 28:9: He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.

Contradiction with John 9:31

John 9:31 states that God does not listen to sinners, only to the devout and those who do His will, contradicting the premise in 1 Kings 3:5 of God speaking directly to Solomon in a dream, as everyone sins according to biblical teachings.

John 9:31: Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth.
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