Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:19

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:19 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:19. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, God told King David that he wouldn't build the special house for God, but his son would be the one to do it. It was a promise that David's son, Solomon, would build the beautiful temple where people could worship God.

1 Kings 8:19: Nevertheless thou shalt not build the house; but thy son that shall come forth out of thy loins, he shall build the house unto my name.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:13

Unlike 1 Kings 8:19, this verse states that David’s offspring will build the house for God's name, while 1 Kings 8:19 implies David would not build it.

2 Samuel 7:13: He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 17:12

In this verse, it is affirmed that David's son will build the house, not David himself, emphasizing that David is not permitted to build it contrary to any notion that he might.

1 Chronicles 17:12: He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever.

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