Contradiction with Psalm 37:28
This verse states that the Lord loves judgment and does not forsake His saints, preserving them forever, whereas 1 Kings 11:16 depicts a scenario of destruction and judgment.
Psalm 37:28: For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Matthew 5:9 mentions blessings for peacemakers, contrasting with 1 Kings 11:16 where conflict and war are evident.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 12:20
Proverbs talks about deceit being in the heart of those who imagine evil but counselors of peace having joy, opposing the violence in 1 Kings 11:16.
Proverbs 12:20: Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Isaiah 2:4 foresees a time of peace where nations do not learn war anymore, conflicting with the warfare described in 1 Kings 11:16.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
The contradiction in this verse might arise from the emphasis on violence and war, which can conflict with the broader biblical teachings on love, peace, and mercy. This inconsistency can puzzle readers who struggle to reconcile the actions described in the verse with the overall moral messages found elsewhere in the Bible.