Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
While 1 Kings 10:9 celebrates the exaltation of a king, Matthew 23:12 teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with James 2:1
1 Kings 10:9 praises the king for his judgment, but James 2:1 warns against showing favoritism, which could contradict a king's impartiality.
James 2:1: My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:27
1 Kings 10:9 highlights wisdom and power, whereas 1 Corinthians 1:27 emphasizes God's choice of the foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong.
1 Corinthians 1:27: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23
This verse encourages trusting in God rather than wisdom or might, potentially contradicting the exaltation of Solomon's wisdom in 1 Kings 10:9.
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 Isaiah 2:11
It emphasizes humbling the proud, which runs contrary to the exaltation and prosperity depicted in 1 Kings 10:9.
Isaiah 2:11: The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
Contradiction with Luke 14:11
This verse suggests that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, in contrast to the praise for Solomon's exalted position.
Luke 14:11: For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Proverbs 11:2
While 1 Kings 10:9 praises Solomon's wisdom, Proverbs 11:2 warns that pride leads to disgrace, which could be seen as contradictory in light of Solomon's wealth and recognition.
Proverbs 11:2: [When] pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly [is] wisdom.
Contradiction with John 18:36
1 Kings 10:9 speaks of an earthly king's glory, whereas John 18:36 suggests Jesus' kingdom is not of this world.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Encourages storing treasures in heaven rather than on earth, contrasting the earthly treasures amassed by Solomon as implied in 1 Kings 10:9.
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: