Contradictions and Paradoxes in Amos 9:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Amos 9:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Amos 9:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Amos, Christians see this verse as a promise from God to fix and restore something important that was broken, just like fixing an old, special tent. They believe it means that God will bring back blessings and make things good again, just like they were a long time ago.

Amos 9:11: In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, and close up the breaches thereof; and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old: [close: Heb. hedge, or, wall]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:4-5

This passage promises the perpetuation of David's throne to Solomon as long as he walks in integrity, whereas Amos 9:11 speaks of raising David's fallen booth, implying a restoration after loss or decline.

1 Kings 9:4-5: And if thou wilt walk before me, as David thy father walked, in integrity of heart, and in uprightness, to do according to all that I have commanded thee, [and] wilt keep my statutes and my judgments:

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:30

It declares that no man of Jehoiachin's descendants shall prosper sitting on the throne of David, which contradicts the restoration promise found in Amos 9:11.

Jeremiah 22:30: Thus saith the LORD, Write ye this man childless, a man [that] shall not prosper in his days: for no man of his seed shall prosper, sitting upon the throne of David, and ruling any more in Judah.

Contradiction with Hosea 3:4-5

This indicates that the children of Israel will remain many days without a king or prince, whereas Amos 9:11 speaks of the re-establishment of David's line.

Hosea 3:4-5: For the children of Israel shall abide many days without a king, and without a prince, and without a sacrifice, and without an image, and without an ephod, and [without] teraphim: [image: Heb. a standing, or, statue, or, pillar]

Contradiction with Ezekiel 21:26-27

It mentions that the crown shall be removed and will not be restored until He come whose right it is, which contrasts with the immediate restoration mentioned in Amos 9:11.

Ezekiel 21:26-27: Thus saith the Lord GOD; Remove the diadem, and take off the crown: this [shall] not [be] the same: exalt [him that is] low, and abase [him that is] high.

Contradiction with Lamentations 5:16-17

Expresses that the crown has fallen from their head and woe has come upon them, which contrasts with the positive restoration theme of Amos 9:11.

Lamentations 5:16-17: The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! [The...: Heb. The crown of our head is fallen]
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