Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 10:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 10:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 10:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional understanding, this verse shows how the Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon with lots of treasures because she wanted to see if what she heard about him was true. She talked to Solomon about everything she was thinking and feeling.

1 Kings 10:2: And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was come to Solomon, she communed with him of all that was in her heart.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:37

This verse advises simplicity and truthfulness in speech, contrasting with the grand display and inquiry seen in 1 Kings 10:2.

Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Contradiction with 1 Peter 3:3-4

Encourages modesty and inner beauty, opposite to the queen of Sheba's extravagant presentation and wealth display.

1 Peter 3:3-4: Whose adorning let it not be that outward [adorning] of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel;

Contradiction with James 2:1-4

Warns against favoritism and making judgements based on outward appearances, which contradicts the reception of a lavish visitor in 1 Kings 10:2.

James 2:1-4: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18

Speaks on the dangers of pride, which contrasts with the queen's self-assured arrival and questioning.

Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 5:2

Advises against hasty speech and excessive words, opposing the queen's manner of proving Solomonic wisdom through riddles.

Ecclesiastes 5:2: Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter [any] thing before God: for God [is] in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few. [thing: or, word]
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