Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 9:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 9:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 9:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, Solomon was building important places to help make his kingdom stronger and safer. This means he was making sure his people had nice places to live and good defenses to protect them.

1 Kings 9:17: And Solomon built Gezer, and Bethhoron the nether,

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 8:3-4

2 Chronicles 8:3-4 states that it was Solomon who built Gezer, not just Gazzer, which could imply a different account from 1 Kings 9:17, where Solomon built Gezer among other cities.

2 Chronicles 8:3-4: And Solomon went to Hamathzobah, and prevailed against it.

Contradiction with Judges 1:29

Judges 1:29 suggests the Israelites did not drive out the Canaanites from Gezer, contradicting the implication in 1 Kings 9:17 that Solomon rebuilt the city after driving out its previous inhabitants.

Judges 1:29: Neither did Ephraim drive out the Canaanites that dwelt in Gezer; but the Canaanites dwelt in Gezer among them.

Paradox #1

Some people see a contradiction between 1 Kings 9:17 and 2 Chronicles 8:2 because they both talk about who built or rebuilt certain cities. In 1 Kings, it seems like Solomon is the one doing the building, while in 2 Chronicles, it suggests that Hiram, the king of Tyre, is involved. This can cause confusion as to who was actually responsible for the construction.

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