Contradiction with Genesis 39:2
Describes the Lord being with Joseph and showing him mercy, contrasting with the Lord's anger towards Solomon in 1 Kings 11:9.
Genesis 39:2: And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
States that the Lord is merciful and slow to anger, which seems to contradict God's quick anger towards Solomon.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 7:14
Indicates that God will forgive and heal if His people humble themselves, unlike in 1 Kings 11:9, where Solomon's disobedience leads directly to God's anger.
2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. [which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called]
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:7
Suggests that God will abundantly pardon the wicked if they turn to Him, in contrast to His immediate anger with Solomon.
Isaiah 55:7: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. [the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity] [abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon]
Contradiction with Jonah 4:2
Emphasizes God's graciousness and readiness to repent of evil, unlike His anger towards Solomon in 1 Kings 11:9.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Paradox #1
1 Kings 11:9 mentions God's anger towards Solomon for turning away. The conflict is that earlier sections praise Solomon's wisdom and relationship with God, but here he falls out of favor, creating an inconsistency in his portrayal.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in this verse could stem from the idea that God is angry with Solomon for turning away from Him, despite previously granting him wisdom and blessings. This situation might seem inconsistent because it raises questions about free will and divine foreknowledge. If God endowed Solomon with wisdom, one might wonder why Solomon still chose a path that displeased God, leading to God's anger. This tension between divine knowledge, human choice, and the expectation of obedience highlights a complex moral scenario.