Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:13
This verse emphasizes God's desire to establish Saul's kingdom forever despite Saul's disobedience, contrasting with God deciding to tear the kingdom away from Solomon's line due to his disobedience.
1 Samuel 13:13: And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6-7
Highlights God's attributes of mercy and forgiveness, contrasting with the seemingly immediate consequence of Solomon's disobedience in 1 Kings 11:11.
Exodus 34:6-7: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Psalm 89:30-34
This passage suggests an enduring covenant with David's lineage despite their transgressions, in contrast to the revocation of the kingdom from Solomon’s line.
Psalm 89:30-34: If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments;
Paradox #1
The theological inconsistency in 1 Kings 11:11 may arise from the broader biblical theme of God's promises. God promised David that his kingdom would endure, but in this verse, God decides to take most of the kingdom away from Solomon due to his unfaithfulness. This might seem like a contradiction between God's justice and His promises, potentially challenging the idea of unconditional divine covenants. However, some interpretations reconcile this by viewing it as a conditional aspect of the promise or focusing on God's continued support for David's lineage, even in a reduced capacity.
Paradox #2
The contradiction in 1 Kings 11:11 could be the idea of a punishment extending beyond the wrongdoer to affect future generations. It raises questions about justice and fairness, as descendants suffer for actions they did not commit.