Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God promised King David that there would always be someone from his family to be king of Israel if they behave well and follow God's ways. It's like making sure to always do what is right and listen to God to keep the promise going.

1 Kings 8:25: Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me. [fail...: Heb. be cut off unto thee a man from my sight] [so that: Heb. only if]

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:14-15

These verses indicate that God will chasten Solomon with a rod of men if he commits iniquity but will not take away His mercy, contradicting the conditional promise of continual reign found in 1 Kings 8:25.

2 Samuel 7:14-15: I will be his father, and he shall be my son. If he commit iniquity, I will chasten him with the rod of men, and with the stripes of the children of men:

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:7

This verse states that Solomon's throne will be established forever if he remains obedient, which implies a conditional promise that aligns with, rather than contradicts, 1 Kings 8:25.

1 Chronicles 28:7: Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my commandments and my judgments, as at this day. [constant: Heb. strong]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11-13

God tells Solomon that the kingdom will be torn away due to his disobedience, contradicting the promise of an unbroken lineage on the throne if they walk before God faithfully as outlined in 1 Kings 8:25.

1 Kings 11:11-13: 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]
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