Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 6:37

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 6:37 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 6:37. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, this verse tells us that they started building a big and special house for God in the fourth year, during a time called the month of Zif. It's like when you start building a big toy castle at a special time.

1 Kings 6:37: In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Zif:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:1

Specifies a different timeline for the beginning of Solomon's temple construction.

1 Kings 6:1: And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon's reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which [is] the second month, that he began to build the house of the LORD. [began...: Heb. built]

Contradiction with Acts 7:47-48

Implies that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, challenging the purpose of Solomon's temple.

Acts 7:47-48: But Solomon built him an house.

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 3:2

Provides a potentially different date for the commencement of the temple's construction.

2 Chronicles 3:2: And he began to build in the second [day] of the second month, in the fourth year of his reign.
← 1 Kings 6:36
Share
1 Kings 6:38 →
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.