Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 10:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 10:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 10:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of 1 Kings, many people from all around the world came to listen to King Solomon because God had given him special wisdom. Everyone wanted to hear and learn from the wise things Solomon had to say.

1 Kings 10:24: And all the earth sought to Solomon, to hear his wisdom, which God had put in his heart. [sought to: Heb. sought the face of]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

This verse suggests that wisdom, might, or riches should not be sources of boasting, whereas 1 Kings 10:24 depicts people coming to hear Solomon's wisdom which is linked to his wealth and fame.

Jeremiah 9:23: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19

This verse advises against storing treasures on earth, contrasting with 1 Kings 10:24 where Solomon's wealth and material wisdom are emphasized.

Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:18

This verse indicates that increased wisdom brings sorrow, which contradicts the positive portrayal of Solomon's wisdom attracting admiration in 1 Kings 10:24.

Ecclesiastes 1:18: For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27

This verse says God chooses the foolish to shame the wise, whereas 1 Kings 10:24 highlights people seeking Solomon's wisdom.

1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
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