Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands the worship of no other gods, contradicting the establishment of worship sites for golden calves in 1 Kings 12:29.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
These verses prohibit the making and worship of graven images, which directly contradicts the setting up of the golden calves in 1 Kings 12:29.
Exodus 20:4-5: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 6:14
This verse warns against following other gods, which contradicts the idol worship introduced in 1 Kings 12:29.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:5
This verse specifies that worship should take place where God chooses, contrasting with the sanctuaries set up at Bethel and Dan in 1 Kings 12:29.
Deuteronomy 12:5: But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:
Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:12
This verse mentions serving idols, which were condemned by the Lord, contradicting the establishment of idols in 1 Kings 12:29.
2 Kings 17:12: For they served idols, whereof the LORD had said unto them, Ye shall not do this thing.
Contradiction with Isaiah 42:8
This verse states that God will not share his glory with idols, contradicting the idol worship in 1 Kings 12:29.
Isaiah 42:8: I [am] the LORD: that [is] my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 25:6
This instruction not to follow other gods and provoke God to anger contradicts the idol worship introduced in 1 Kings 12:29.
Jeremiah 25:6: And go not after other gods to serve them, and to worship them, and provoke me not to anger with the works of your hands; and I will do you no hurt.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:2
This verse criticizes making and worshiping silver idols, which is in contradiction to the golden calves worshiped in 1 Kings 12:29.
Hosea 13:2: And now they sin more and more, and have made them molten images of their silver, [and] idols according to their own understanding, all of it the work of the craftsmen: they say of them, Let the men that sacrifice kiss the calves. [they sin...: Heb. they add to sin] [the men...: or, the sacrificers of men]
Paradox #1
1 Kings 12:29 mentions that King Jeroboam set up golden calves for worship in the northern kingdom of Israel. The theological conflict here is with the commandment found in Exodus 20:4-5, which forbids the making and worshiping of idols. This act by Jeroboam contradicts the command to worship only God and highlights the issue of idol worship, which is condemned elsewhere in the Bible.
Paradox #2
The potential contradiction in 1 Kings 12:29 is related to the establishment of worship centers in places other than Jerusalem, which conflicts with the earlier biblical command that sacrifices should only be offered in the temple in Jerusalem. This can be seen as inconsistent with the centralization of worship that was prescribed in the laws of Moses.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in this verse could be seen as the encouragement of idol worship, which goes against earlier biblical teachings that advocate for the worship of one God and the prohibition of idols. This reflects inconsistency in following the commandments given in other parts of the Bible.