Contradiction with Leviticus 18:22
This verse condemns same-sex relations, whereas 1 Kings 15:12 mentions removing male shrine prostitutes, which could suggest differing views on the existence or role of such individuals.
Leviticus 18:22: Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it [is] abomination.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:46
This verse describes King Jehoshaphat expelling male shrine prostitutes, similar to 1 Kings 15:12, potentially contradicting the idea of a one-time reform.
1 Kings 22:46: Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, and his might that he shewed, and how he warred, [are] they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 34:33
This verse shows King Josiah removing abominations, suggesting previous reforms in 1 Kings 15:12 weren't permanent.
2 Chronicles 34:33: And Josiah took away all the abominations out of all the countries that [pertained] to the children of Israel, and made all that were present in Israel to serve, [even] to serve the LORD their God. [And] all his days they departed not from following the LORD, the God of their fathers. [present: Heb. found] [from...: Heb. from after]
Paradox #1
1 Kings 15:12 mentions Asa removing male shrine prostitutes from the land as part of religious reforms. A potential contradiction could be the existence and influence of these practices during Asa's time, which some scholars argue may not have been as prevalent as described in the biblical account. The historical accuracy of the extent and nature of these reforms is debated because archaeological and external historical evidence about these practices during Asa's reign is limited.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict in 1 Kings 15:12 could be seen in the expulsion of individuals seen as "immoral" according to the standards of the time. The issue might be that the Bible often teaches love and acceptance, so rejecting and expelling people based on their behavior or lifestyle could seem inconsistent with those broader teachings of compassion and understanding.