Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 89:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 89:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 89:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, God promises to make David's family strong and keep them as leaders forever. This means God will always watch over them and make sure they are important for everyone who comes after.

Psalms 89:4: Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations. Selah.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13-14

These verses state that Saul's kingdom is taken from him, contradicting the idea of a forever established lineage.

1 Samuel 13:13-14: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:11-13

God tells Solomon that the kingdom will be torn from him, contrasting with a promise of an unending dynasty.

1 Kings 11:11-13: Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant. [is done...: Heb. is with thee]

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

God acknowledges giving and then taking away a king, contradicting the notion of enduring royal line.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with Psalms 89:39

This verse speaks of breaking the covenant and profaning the crown, which contradicts the idea of a forever established throne.

Psalms 89:39: Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown [by casting it] to the ground.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 22:30

This verse states no descendant of Jehoiakim will sit on the throne, conflicting with an unbroken succession.

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.
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