Contradiction with 1 Kings 8:17-18
These verses indicate that it was David's desire to build the temple, yet God chose Solomon to build it, aligning with Acts 7:47.
1 Kings 8:17-18: And it was in the heart of David my father to build an house for the name of the LORD God of Israel.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 22:7-8
Here, it is emphasized that David wanted to build the temple, but God did not allow him due to his history of warfare, suggesting a different reason why Solomon built the temple.
1 Chronicles 22:7-8: And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an house unto the name of the LORD my God:
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:5-13
God tells David through Nathan that it will not be him building the house for God, but his offspring, focusing on God's covenant with David rather than David's or Solomon's actions directly.
2 Samuel 7:5-13: Go and tell my servant David, Thus saith the LORD, Shalt thou build me an house for me to dwell in? [my servant...: Heb. to my servant, to David]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 6:8-9
Although David intended to build the temple, God stated it would be Solomon, which supports the narrative, adding complexity to the view of who initiated the construction.
2 Chronicles 6:8-9: But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thine heart:
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 28:2-3
David explains to the assembly that God did not allow him to build the temple because he was a warrior, clarifying the divine reasoning behind Solomon's role.
1 Chronicles 28:2-3: Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, and my people: [As for me], I [had] in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made ready for the building:
Paradox #1
One potential contradiction with Acts 7:47 involves the attribution of building the temple. In the Old Testament, it is generally recognized that Solomon built the temple, following the plans and preparations made by his father David. Some interpretations or traditions might provide different perspectives on this, but the general consensus remains that Solomon was the builder, as supported by earlier scriptures.