Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:4
Describes how Solomon's heart was turned away because of foreign wives, contradicting the notion of him having unparalleled wisdom.
1 Kings 11:4: For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, [that] his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as [was] the heart of David his father.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 3:3
Note Solomon's disobedience as he offered sacrifices in high places, which contrasts with his wise request for wisdom.
1 Kings 3:3: And Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father: only he sacrificed and burnt incense in high places.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:6
States Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, which seems at odds with his request for guidance and understanding.
1 Kings 11:6: And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as [did] David his father. [went...: Heb. fulfilled not after]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 1:17-18
Solomon reflects on the futility and sorrow that come from wisdom, contradicting the initial unblemished view of wisdom in Chronicles.
Ecclesiastes 1:17-18: And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.
Contradiction with Proverbs 26:12
Discusses how seeing oneself as wise may be a greater folly, contrary to Solomon’s gift of wisdom being unconditionally positive.
Proverbs 26:12: Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? [there is] more hope of a fool than of him.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 1:19-20
Suggests God frustrates the wisdom of the wise, contrasting with the celebration of Solomon's wisdom.
1 Corinthians 1:19-20: For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.
Contradiction with Isaiah 47:10
Criticizes those who trust in their own wisdom, conflicting with Solomon's portrayal as wise.
Isaiah 47:10: For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and thy knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I [am], and none else beside me. [perverted...: or, caused thee to turn away]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:9
The wise are put to shame, lacking the word of the LORD, unlike the notion that Solomon’s wisdom was complete.
Jeremiah 8:9: The wise [men] are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom [is] in them? [The wise...: or, Have they been ashamed, etc] [what...: Heb. the wisdom of what thing]