Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2-3
These verses instruct the Israelites to make no covenant with certain foreigners and not marry them, contrasting with the openness to foreigners expressed in 1 Kings 8:41.
Deuteronomy 7:2-3: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:
Contradiction with Ezra 10:11
Here, the Israelites are instructed to separate from foreign wives, reflecting a more exclusive attitude compared to the inclusivity in 1 Kings 8:41.
Ezra 10:11: Now therefore make confession unto the LORD God of your fathers, and do his pleasure: and separate yourselves from the people of the land, and from the strange wives.
Contradiction with Nehemiah 13:3
This verse notes the exclusion of foreign elements from Israel's community, which contrasts with the welcoming of foreigners to worship seen in 1 Kings 8:41.
Nehemiah 13:3: Now it came to pass, when they had heard the law, that they separated from Israel all the mixed multitude.
Paradox #1
1 Kings 8:41 might seem morally inconsistent if viewed in the context of exclusivity. The verse addresses the acceptance of foreigners praying towards the temple, which can be seen as contradictory if comparing it to other parts of the Bible that focus on the chosen people, Israel. Some might see a conflict between inclusivity of others and certain narratives that emphasize a specific group as the central focus.