Contradiction with 1 Kings 10:22
This verse seems to confirm the account in 2 Chronicles 9:21 rather than contradict, as both describe Solomon's fleet bringing wealth and exotic items from far-off lands.
1 Kings 10:22: For the king had at sea a navy of Tharshish with the navy of Hiram: once in three years came the navy of Tharshish, bringing gold, and silver, ivory, and apes, and peacocks. [ivory: or, elephants' teeth]
Paradox #1
Some scholars argue that there might be a historical inconsistency regarding the presence of "ships of Tarshish" and trade with regions like Ophir for gold and other luxury items. The specific locations of Tarshish and Ophir are uncertain, leading to debates about the accuracy of these trade routes and the involvement of certain regions during the period described in the Bible. Some question the feasibility and timing of such long-distance trade in the ancient world.