Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God made a promise to David, Solomon's father, and He kept His promise by making it come true. Solomon thanks God for doing what He said He would do.

1 Kings 8:24: Who hast kept with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him: thou spakest also with thy mouth, and hast fulfilled [it] with thine hand, as [it is] this day.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:13

This verse claims that David's throne will be established forever, whereas 1 Kings 8:24 discusses the fulfillment of the promise to have Solomon on the throne, which was temporary.

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 Jeremiah 33:17

This verse states that David will never lack a man to sit on the throne of Israel, contradicting the temporary fulfillment mentioned in 1 Kings 8:24.

Jeremiah 33:17: For thus saith the LORD; David shall never want a man to sit upon the throne of the house of Israel; [David...: Heb. There shall not be cut off from David]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11-12

This verse indicates that God decided to tear the kingdom away from Solomon, revealing a limitation to the continuity promised in 1 Kings 8:24.

1 Kings 11:11-12: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]

Contradiction with Hosea 3:4

This verse states that the children of Israel will live many days without a king, challenging the perpetual fulfillment implied in 1 Kings 8:24.

Hosea 3:4: For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and [without] teraphim: [image: Heb. a standing, or, statue, or, pillar]
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