Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 10:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 10:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 10:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the Queen was amazed by how wonderful everything looked in the King's palace, like the tasty food, the happy helpers, the nice clothes they wore, and the special stairs he used to go to the big house of God. She was so surprised and impressed that she didn't know what to say!

1 Kings 10:5: And the meat of his table, and the sitting of his servants, and the attendance of his ministers, and their apparel, and his cupbearers, and his ascent by which he went up unto the house of the LORD; there was no more spirit in her. [attendance: Heb. standing] [cupbearers: or, butlers]

Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-21

These verses teach not to lay up treasures on earth, which contradicts the display of wealth and riches in 1 Kings 10:5.

Matthew 6:19-21: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

Contradiction with James 2:5

This verse highlights that God chooses the poor of this world, in contrast to the riches and splendor described in 1 Kings 10:5.

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 6:9-10

These verses caution against the desire for wealth, which is contrary to the admiration of the prosperity depicted in 1 Kings 10:5.

1 Timothy 6:9-10: But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.

Contradiction with Luke 16:13

This verse states that one cannot serve both God and wealth, which contradicts the admiration of Solomon's wealth in 1 Kings 10:5.

Luke 16:13: No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:28

Trusting in riches leads to failure, contradicting the prosperity and reverence for wealth in 1 Kings 10:5.

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