Contradiction with 1 Kings 7:23
Describes the size and dimensions of the "molten sea," which may seem inconsistent with how the bases and lavers are described in 1 Kings 7:37.
1 Kings 7:23: And he made a molten sea, ten cubits from the one brim to the other: [it was] round all about, and his height [was] five cubits: and a line of thirty cubits did compass it round about. [from...: Heb. from his brim to his brim]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 4:3
The adornments on the sea's brim are different from the description of the bases and lavers, showing a potential discrepancy in decorative details.
2 Chronicles 4:3: And under it [was] the similitude of oxen, which did compass it round about: ten in a cubit, compassing the sea round about. Two rows of oxen [were] cast, when it was cast.
Contradiction with Exodus 30:28
States the altar of burnt offering was made of wood and overlayed with bronze, unlike the description of complete bronze objects in 1 Kings 7:37.
Exodus 30:28: And the altar of burnt offering with all his vessels, and the laver and his foot.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 4:14
Describes a different number and arrangement for the bases and lavers, which may seem inconsistent with the details in 1 Kings 7:37.
2 Chronicles 4:14: He made also bases, and lavers made he upon the bases; [lavers: or, caldrons]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 6:36
Mentions the construction of inner and outer courts using three tiers of hewn stone, differing in construction details compared to the pure metal bases and lavers.
1 Kings 6:36: And he built the inner court with three rows of hewed stone, and a row of cedar beams.