Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
Exodus 20:3 commands the worship of no other gods, contradicting 1 Kings 16:32 where a temple for Baal was built.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:4-5
The creation of an idol or image of Baal contradicts God's commandment against making graven images and worshiping them.
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 instructs not to follow other gods, which directly opposes Ahab's actions in building a temple for Baal worship in 1 Kings 16:32.
Deuteronomy 6:14: Ye shall not go after other gods, of the gods of the people which [are] round about you;
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:3
Deuteronomy 12:3 commands the destruction of places where other gods are worshiped, which contrasts with Ahab building a house for Baal.
Deuteronomy 12:3: And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. [overthrow: Heb. break down]
Contradiction with Judges 2:13
This verse shows the Israelites serving Baal as evil, which contradicts the establishment of Baal worship in 1 Kings 16:32.
Judges 2:13: And they forsook the LORD, and served Baal and Ashtaroth.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 19:5
This verse condemns the building of high places for Baal, opposing the temple construction in 1 Kings 16:32.
Jeremiah 19:5: They have built also the high places of Baal, to burn their sons with fire [for] burnt offerings unto Baal, which I commanded not, nor spake [it], neither came [it] into my mind:
Contradiction with Hosea 13:1
Hosea speaks against the people for worshiping Baal, contradicting Ahab's actions in promoting Baal worship.
Hosea 13:1: When Ephraim spake trembling, he exalted himself in Israel; but when he offended in Baal, he died.
Paradox #1
The potential issue with the verse may lie in the worship of Baal, a false god, which conflicts with the core biblical teaching of monotheism and the worship of the one true God, Yahweh. This introduces a conflict with the Ten Commandments and other scriptures that emphasize exclusive devotion to Yahweh.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the endorsement of idol worship, which is seen in other parts of the Bible as contrary to the teachings about worshiping one God. This verse might present a conflict for those who follow the biblical teaching that prohibits idolatry.