1 Kings 10:6 Contradictions and Paradoxes

According to the author of the book, the queen told the king that everything she had heard in her own country about how smart and wise he was turned out to be true. She was impressed by all the amazing things he had done and said.

Contradiction with John 8:44

This verse describes a person being deceptive, while 1 Kings 10:6 acknowledges the truth of Solomon’s wisdom and the Queen of Sheba's acknowledgment of it, showing a contrast between deception and truth.

John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]

Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2

This verse suggests that pride comes with disgrace, whereas 1 Kings 10:6 has no mention of disgrace in relation to Solomon’s fame, implying honor rather than disgrace.

Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 12:12

This verse warns about endless study and knowledge, causing weariness, contrasting with 1 Kings 10:6 which implies that Solomon's wisdom and knowledge brought admiration and not weariness.

Ecclesiastes 12:12: And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books [there is] no end; and much study [is] a weariness of the flesh. [study: or, reading]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23

This verse advises against boasting in wisdom, strength, or riches, while 1 Kings 10:6 highlights Solomon's wisdom as a point of admiration and boasting by the Queen of Sheba.

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 1 Corinthians 1:19

This verse states that God will destroy the wisdom of the wise, which contrasts with 1 Kings 10:6 where Solomon's wisdom is celebrated and acknowledged by the Queen of Sheba.

1 Corinthians 1:19: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.

Contradiction with James 3:15

This verse speaks of earthly wisdom as being unspiritual and demonic, while 1 Kings 10:6 speaks positively of Solomon’s earthly wisdom and reputation.