Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 3:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 3:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 3:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of 1 Kings, Solomon is saying thank you to God for being so kind to his dad, King David, because David tried hard to do good things. Solomon is happy that God kept his promise and made him king just like his dad.

1 Kings 3:6: And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as [it is] this day. [mercy: or, bounty]

Contradiction with James 1:17

This verse explains that every good gift is from above, suggesting that it is God’s nature to give to all rather than attributing any part of the goodness or faithfulness exclusively to David or Solomon.

James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

Contradiction with Luke 18:19

Jesus states that no one is good except God alone, contrasting with the statement of David's righteousness and integrity in 1 Kings 3:6.

Luke 18:19: And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none [is] good, save one, [that is], God.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse emphasizes personal responsibility and that children are not to bear the iniquity of their parents, contradicting the idea that Solomon would be blessed due to David's righteousness.

Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.

Contradiction with Romans 3:10-12

These verses declare that there is none righteous and none who do good, which contrasts with the image of David as an exceptionally righteous servant in 1 Kings 3:6.

Romans 3:10-12: As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7

Suggests that the Lord looks on the heart rather than outward actions, implying that David's outward deeds might not wholly define his faithfulness, conflicting with the presentation in 1 Kings 3:6.

1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
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