Contradiction with Exodus 23:31-33
This verse commands the Israelites to not allow any of the people of the land to live among them, contradicting the fact that Solomon made them tributaries.
Exodus 23:31-33: And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2
This verse commands the Israelites to utterly destroy the inhabitants of the land and make no covenant with them, differing from Solomon’s actions of making them servants.
Deuteronomy 7:2: 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 Joshua 9:24-27
In this passage, Joshua makes the Gibeonites hewers of wood and water carriers, a similar action to what Solomon did contrary to the initial command to destroy or drive them out.
Joshua 9:24-27: And they answered Joshua, and said, Because it was certainly told thy servants, how that the LORD thy God commanded his servant Moses to give you all the land, and to destroy all the inhabitants of the land from before you, therefore we were sore afraid of our lives because of you, and have done this thing.
Contradiction with Judges 1:28
The Israelites put the Canaanites to tribute when they were strong, which contradicts the command to completely drive them out.
Judges 1:28: And it came to pass, when Israel was strong, that they put the Canaanites to tribute, and did not utterly drive them out.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:21
This verse reiterates that Solomon made the remaining non-Israelite inhabitants of the land into bondservants, contradicting earlier commandments to exterminate or expel them.
1 Kings 9:21: Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, upon those did Solomon levy a tribute of bondservice unto this day.
Paradox #1
The contradiction with this verse is that it mentions non-Israelite people whom Solomon subjected to forced labor. Some historical records and other Bible passages suggest that these groups were expelled or conquered by earlier Israelite leaders, like Joshua. This creates an inconsistency about their existence and status during Solomon's time.
Paradox #2
This verse potentially raises a contradiction regarding forced labor. It may conflict with the broader biblical principles of justice and treating others with kindness, as it describes the use of people as laborers without their consent. This could be seen as inconsistent with teachings that emphasize love and respect for others.