Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 8:65

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 8:65 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 8:65. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, King Solomon had a big party for all the people of Israel that lasted for fourteen days to celebrate and thank God. People came from all over the land to join in the fun and worship together.

1 Kings 8:65: And at that time Solomon held a feast, and all Israel with him, a great congregation, from the entering in of Hamath unto the river of Egypt, before the LORD our God, seven days and seven days, [even] fourteen days.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:9-10

This verse emphasizes resting on the Sabbath, while 1 Kings 8:65 describes an extended celebration for fourteen days, possibly including Sabbaths.

Exodus 20:9-10: Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:15

This verse prescribes a seven-day festival for the Feast of Tabernacles, whereas 1 Kings 8:65 describes a fourteen-day celebration, which contradicts the specified festival duration.

Deuteronomy 16:15: Seven days shalt thou keep a solemn feast unto the LORD thy God in the place which the LORD shall choose: because the LORD thy God shall bless thee in all thine increase, and in all the works of thine hands, therefore thou shalt surely rejoice.

Contradiction with Matthew 12:8

Jesus declares lordship over the Sabbath, implying its importance, whereas 1 Kings 8:65 portrays a celebration that might have overlapped a Sabbath, suggesting a different focus on observance during the festival.

Matthew 12:8: For the Son of man is Lord even of the sabbath day.
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