Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Solomon called all the important leaders and elder people of Israel to come together in Jerusalem. They were going to move the special box called the Ark of the Covenant from the city of David to a new place.

1 Kings 8:1: Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which [is] Zion. [chief: Heb. princes]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:29

This verse explains the destruction of the house of Jeroboam, whereas 1 Kings 8:1 discusses Solomon's religious assembly for dedication.

1 Kings 15:29: And it came to pass, when he reigned, [that] he smote all the house of Jeroboam; he left not to Jeroboam any that breathed, until he had destroyed him, according unto the saying of the LORD, which he spake by his servant Ahijah the Shilonite:

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 6:17

This verse details the ark being placed inside a tent David pitched, while 1 Kings 8:1 speaks of bringing the ark to Solomon's temple.

2 Samuel 6:17: And they brought in the ark of the LORD, and set it in his place, in the midst of the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. [pitched: Heb. stretched]

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 13:10

This records God's anger and an incident involving the ark, contrasting with the successful movement of the ark in 1 Kings 8:1.

1 Chronicles 13:10: And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God.

Contradiction with Hebrews 9:4

Describes the location of the ark within the tabernacle, whereas 1 Kings 8:1 refers to transferring the ark to a more permanent location.

Hebrews 9:4: Which had the golden censer, and the ark of the covenant overlaid round about with gold, wherein [was] the golden pot that had manna, and Aaron's rod that budded, and the tables of the covenant;
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