Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
While 1 Kings 5:11 describes a peaceful exchange between Solomon and Hiram, Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," a commandment found amidst conflict in other parts of scripture that contradicts the harmonious trade.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:43-44
1 Kings 5:11 shows harmonious relations, contrasting with the teaching of loving enemies and blessing them in Matthew, suggesting ongoing conflicts.
Matthew 5:43-44: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
Contradiction with James 4:1
The cooperative exchange in 1 Kings 5:11 contradicts the notion of conflicts and wars stemming from desires in James, indicating that desires usually lead to strife rather than peace.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]
Contradiction with Proverbs 15:16
While 1 Kings 5:11 depicts abundance and wealth in exchange, Proverbs suggests that fear of the Lord with little is better, contradicting the suggestion that wealth and abundance are virtuous.
Proverbs 15:16: Better [is] little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble therewith.
Contradiction with Proverbs 18:11
The cooperation and trade in 1 Kings 5:11 suggest reliance on wealth and materials; however, Proverbs warns that trusting in wealth is folly, presenting a theological contradiction.
Proverbs 18:11: The rich man's wealth [is] his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
1 Kings 5:11 details peace through trade; whereas, Isaiah envisions a future without war entirely, proposing conflict resolution through means other than trade, signifying a contradiction.
Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]
Paradox #1
1 Kings 5:11 mentions King Solomon giving Hiram, the king of Tyre, a large amount of food for his household. A potential contradiction might be that some archaeological evidence suggests the resources and infrastructure in Israel at the time might not have been sufficient for such a large and consistent supply of food. However, this is debated among scholars, and interpretations vary.
Paradox #2
1 Kings 5:11 mentions specific quantities of wheat and oil given as provisions. A potential contradiction or inconsistency could arise if there are other passages in the Bible that cite different quantities of these provisions for the same purpose or event, creating a discrepancy in the numbers. If no such conflicting passages exist, there is no contradiction.