Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:21
Contradicts the tribute by suggesting all kingdoms, including Moab, were under Solomon's dominion, implying different tribute dynamics.
1 Kings 4:21: And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 2:9
God commands the Israelites not to contend with Moab, contrasting with the conflict implied in tribute collection.
Deuteronomy 2:9: And the LORD said unto me, Distress not the Moabites, neither contend with them in battle: for I will not give thee of their land [for] a possession; because I have given Ar unto the children of Lot [for] a possession. [Distress...: or, Use no hostility against Moab]
Contradiction with Numbers 22:1-2
The Moabites were fearful and opposed Israel, contradicting the notion of a peaceful tribute relationship.
Numbers 22:1-2: And the children of Israel set forward, and pitched in the plains of Moab on this side Jordan [by] Jericho.
Contradiction with Amos 2:1
Describes Moab's rebellion against Israel, indicating animosity rather than the peaceful tribute as in 2 Kings 3:4.
Amos 2:1: Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because he burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime:
Contradiction with Judges 3:12-14
Israel was subject to Moab earlier, contradicting Moab's subservience in 2 Kings 3:4.
Judges 3:12-14: And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD strengthened Eglon the king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD.