Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 10:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 10:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 10:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, the queen of Sheba was very impressed when she saw how smart King Solomon was and all the amazing things he had built. She learned that Solomon was full of wisdom just like she had heard before.

1 Kings 10:4: And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon's wisdom, and the house that he had built,

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

While 1 Kings 10:4 speaks of Solomon's wealth and wisdom impressing the Queen of Sheba, Jeremiah 9:23 instructs not to glory in wisdom, might, or riches, which contrasts with Solomon's display.

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 6:19-20

1 Kings 10:4 displays the wealth and material splendor of Solomon's kingdom, whereas Matthew 6:19-20 advises storing treasures in heaven instead of earthly riches.

Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28

1 Kings 10:4 shows a focus on material wealth as a cause of admiration, but Proverbs 11:28 warns that trusting in riches will lead to failure.

Proverbs 11:28: He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch.

Contradiction with James 2:5

1 Kings 10:4 emphasizes the grandeur of Solomon’s kingdom, contradicting James 2:5 which suggests that God has chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith.

James 2:5: Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him? [of the: or, of that]

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 6:17

1 Kings 10:4 focuses on the admiration for Solomon's wealth, whereas 1 Timothy 6:17 instructs the rich not to be high-minded or trust in uncertain riches.

1 Timothy 6:17: Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; [uncertain...: Gr. uncertainty of riches]

Contradiction with Mark 10:24-25

1 Kings 10:4 depicts Solomon’s wealth as impressive, in contrast to Mark 10:24-25, which mentions the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the kingdom of God.

Mark 10:24-25: And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God!
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