Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16
It contradicts by stating that the king should not multiply horses, whereas 1 Kings 10:26 describes Solomon multiplying chariots and horsemen.
Deuteronomy 17:16: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 9:25
Contradicts 1 Kings 10:26 by reporting a different number of stalls for horses and chariots than described in 1 Kings 10:26.
2 Chronicles 9:25: And Solomon had four thousand stalls for horses and chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen; whom he bestowed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction is that 1 Kings 10:26 mentions Solomon having many chariots and horses, while in Deuteronomy 17:16, there's a command for kings not to accumulate too many horses, especially from Egypt. This can seem inconsistent with the rules outlined for Israelite kings.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in 1 Kings 10:26 could be that it describes King Solomon amassing large numbers of chariots and horses, which might seem to conflict with earlier biblical passages, such as Deuteronomy 17:16, where God warns Israel's kings against acquiring many horses, especially from Egypt, to ensure they don't rely on military might instead of God. This could be seen as inconsistent with the teachings about reliance on divine support rather than human power.