Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 10:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 10:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 10:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, the queen didn't believe how great King Solomon was until she saw it with her own eyes. When she saw his wisdom and riches, she realized he was even greater than she had heard.

1 Kings 10:7: Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen [it]: and, behold, the half was not told me: thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard. [thy...: Heb. thou hast added wisdom and goodness to]

Contradiction with John 8:32

This verse emphasizes knowing the truth, which contrasts with the initial disbelief of the queen of Sheba before visiting Solomon, as noted in 1 Kings 10:7.

John 8:32: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:14

This speaks against falsely boasting of gifts, contrasting with 1 Kings 10:7 where the greatness of Solomon was not exaggerated.

Proverbs 25:14: Whoso boasteth himself of a false gift [is like] clouds and wind without rain. [of a...: Heb. in a gift of falsehood]

Contradiction with Job 11:2-3

These verses question profuse words and lack of rebuttal; in 1 Kings 10:7, the queen acknowledges the truth only after being convinced through experience rather than argument.

Job 11:2-3: Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? [full...: Heb. of lips]

Contradiction with Proverbs 18:13

Highlights folly in speaking before listening, contradicting the queen's initial skepticism in 1 Kings 10:7 before actually seeing Solomon's wisdom.

Proverbs 18:13: He that answereth a matter before he heareth [it], it [is] folly and shame unto him. [answereth...: Heb. returneth a word]

Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:16

Warns against false visions and false words, contrasting with the fulfillment of words seen by the queen in Solomon’s presence in 1 Kings 10:7.

Jeremiah 23:16: Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, [and] not out of the mouth of the LORD.
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