Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:31
This verse suggests the division of Israel into 10 tribes, which contrasts with the unified 12 tribes in 1 Kings 18:31.
1 Kings 11:31: And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:
Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:18
This verse implies that God removed all but the tribe of Judah, conflicting with the mention of all 12 tribes in 1 Kings 18:31.
2 Kings 17:18: Therefore the LORD was very angry with Israel, and removed them out of his sight: there was none left but the tribe of Judah only.
Contradiction with Romans 11:1-5
These verses focus on the remnant of Israel, while 1 Kings 18:31 highlights the entirety of the tribes.
Romans 11:1-5: I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin.
Contradiction with Revelation 7:4-8
Lists specific tribes of Israel, with notable exclusions compared to the 12 tribes referenced in 1 Kings 18:31.
Revelation 7:4-8: And I heard the number of them which were sealed: [and there were] sealed an hundred [and] forty [and] four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in 1 Kings 18:31 arises from a comparison with other biblical accounts of the tribes of Israel. The verse mentions twelve stones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. However, different passages or traditions might count the tribes differently due to Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, sometimes being counted separately or together. This can cause some inconsistencies in the exact listing or counting of the tribes.