Contradictions and Paradoxes in 1 Kings 11:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of 1 Kings 11:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts 1 Kings 11:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of 1 Kings, God told Solomon not to worship other gods, but Solomon did not listen to what God said. This means Solomon made a big mistake by not obeying God’s rules.

1 Kings 11:10: And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Contradicts because it states "Thou shalt have no other gods before me," opposing the disobedience of Solomon in 1 Kings 11:10 where he followed other gods.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14

Contradicts as it commands not to follow other gods, which Solomon failed to adhere to in 1 Kings 11:10.

Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;

Contradiction with Exodus 23:13

Contradicts because it warns to make no mention of other gods, while Solomon turned to them against God’s command in 1 Kings 11:10.

Exodus 23:13: And in all [things] that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.

Contradiction with Joshua 23:16

Contradicts as it warns of the consequences of serving other gods, which Solomon ignored as per 1 Kings 11:10.

Joshua 23:16: When ye have transgressed the covenant of the LORD your God, which he commanded you, and have gone and served other gods, and bowed yourselves to them; then shall the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and ye shall perish quickly from off the good land which he hath given unto you.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22

Contradicts because it emphasizes obedience over sacrifice, which Solomon lacked in 1 Kings 11:10.

1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:19

Contradicts as it warns that serving other gods leads to destruction, which Solomon risked by his actions in 1 Kings 11:10.

Deuteronomy 8:19: And it shall be, if thou do at all forget the LORD thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.
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