Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 9:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 9:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 9:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Kings, God visited Solomon again just like He did before at a place called Gibeon. This shows that God was watching over Solomon and wanted to talk to him.

1 Kings 9:2: That the LORD appeared to Solomon the second time, as he had appeared unto him at Gibeon.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:10-11

These verses describe the presence of the cloud filling the house of the Lord, indicating God's presence without appearing to Solomon personally, contrasting with 1 Kings 9:2 where God appears to Solomon again.

1 Kings 8:10-11: And it came to pass, when the priests were come out of the holy [place], that the cloud filled the house of the LORD,

Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:11-13

God promises to dwell among the children of Israel without mentioning appearing directly to Solomon, which contrasts with the direct appearance in 1 Kings 9:2.

1 Kings 6:11-13: And the word of the LORD came to Solomon, saying,

Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 6:1-2

Solomon mentions building a house for God to dwell in without the need for a personal appearance by God, contrary to the personal visit in 1 Kings 9:2.

2 Chronicles 6:1-2: Then said Solomon, The LORD hath said that he would dwell in the thick darkness.

Contradiction with Exodus 33:20

States that no man can see God's face and live, which contradicts God's physical appearance to Solomon in 1 Kings 9:2.

Exodus 33:20: And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 3:1

Mentions the rarity of visions and the word of the Lord being precious, contrasting with the occurrence of another appearance in 1 Kings 9:2.

1 Samuel 3:1: And the child Samuel ministered unto the LORD before Eli. And the word of the LORD was precious in those days; [there was] no open vision.
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