Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14
Contradicts 1 Kings 11:6 by stating that David's heart was fully after God, contrasting Solomon's divided heart.
1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:3
Contradicts 1 Kings 11:6 by showing Solomon initially loved the Lord and walked in His statutes, unlike later in his reign.
1 Kings 3:3: And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 15:5
Contradicts 1 Kings 11:6 by stating that David did what was right except in the matter of Uriah, suggesting a singular failing compared to Solomon's disobedience.
1 Kings 15:5: Because David did [that which was] right in the eyes of the LORD, and turned not aside from any [thing] that he commanded him all the days of his life, save only in the matter of Uriah the Hittite.
Contradiction with Acts 13:22
Contradicts 1 Kings 11:6 by implying David did God's will consistently, whereas Solomon failed to follow Him fully.
Acts 13:22: And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the [son] of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.
Contradiction with Romans 4:3
Contradicts 1 Kings 11:6 by highlighting Abraham's faith as righteousness, in contrast to Solomon's unfaithfulness.
Romans 4:3: For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.
Paradox #1
The verse suggests that Solomon did not fully follow God as his father David did. A potential contradiction could be why God allowed Solomon to hold power and wisdom despite his disobedience, while others who disobeyed faced immediate punishment or loss of favor. This raises questions about why similar actions lead to different consequences.
Paradox #2
1 Kings 11:6 highlights Solomon not fully following God as David did. A possible doctrinal inconsistency is with earlier parts of the Bible where Solomon is praised for his wisdom and dedication to God. The contradiction lies in showing both Solomon's great wisdom and his failure to obey God completely, offering a complex picture of his character and his relationship with God.
Paradox #3
The moral conflict in this verse is that it highlights human disobedience to God's commands. Despite the wisdom he's granted, the individual fails to follow the path expected by God, clashing with the idea of using wisdom to make righteous choices. This raises questions about human nature and the challenge of living up to divine expectations.