Contradiction with Judges 3:1-2
These verses indicate that God left certain nations to test Israel, suggesting ongoing conflicts, whereas 1 Kings 5:4 speaks of peace on every side.
Judges 3:1-2: Now these [are] the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, [even] as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Contradiction with Judges 2:20-23
Judges highlights that God allowed enemies to remain as a consequence of Israel's disobedience, contradicting the peace described in 1 Kings 5:4.
Judges 2:20-23: And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice;
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 11:1
This verse notes the time when kings went to battle, including King David, contrasting with the tranquility mentioned in 1 Kings 5:4.
2 Samuel 11:1: And it came to pass, after the year was expired, at the time when kings go forth [to battle], that David sent Joab, and his servants with him, and all Israel; and they destroyed the children of Ammon, and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried still at Jerusalem. [after...: Heb. at the return of the year, or, in the spring]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:14
God stirred up an adversary against Solomon, suggesting opposition and a lack of peace, which contradicts the peace described in 1 Kings 5:4.
1 Kings 11:14: And the LORD stirred up an adversary unto Solomon, Hadad the Edomite: he [was] of the king's seed in Edom.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:23-25
These verses detail additional adversaries against Solomon, opposing the idea of peace in 1 Kings 5:4.
1 Kings 11:23-25: And God stirred him up [another] adversary, Rezon the son of Eliadah, which fled from his lord Hadadezer king of Zobah:
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:1-2
Multiple armies came against Jehoshaphat, showing conflict contrary to the peace described in 1 Kings 5:4.
2 Chronicles 20:1-2: It came to pass after this also, [that] the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them [other] beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:14-15
A prophecy of coming disaster and nations against Judah presents a contradiction to the peace noted in 1 Kings 5:4.
Jeremiah 1:14-15: Then the LORD said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land. [shall...: Heb. shall be opened]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 38:8-9
This prophecy speaks of a future invasion against a land of unwalled villages, implying conflict and contrasting with the peace in 1 Kings 5:4.
Ezekiel 38:8-9: After many days thou shalt be visited: in the latter years thou shalt come into the land [that is] brought back from the sword, [and is] gathered out of many people, against the mountains of Israel, which have been always waste: but it is brought forth out of the nations, and they shall dwell safely all of them.
Contradiction with Matthew 24:6-7
These verses predict wars and rumors of wars, contradicting the peace established in 1 Kings 5:4.
Matthew 24:6-7: And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all [these things] must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Contradiction with Luke 21:9-10
Jesus speaks about wars and uprisings, contrasting the peace in 1 Kings 5:4.
Luke 21:9-10: But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end [is] not by and by.