Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:11
This verse speaks of a king who takes the sons of Israel to serve him, contrasting with the decentralized leadership structure in 1 Chronicles 27:21.
1 Samuel 8:11: And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint [them] for himself, for his chariots, and [to be] his horsemen; and [some] shall run before his chariots.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:15
This verse emphasizes appointing a king whom the Lord chooses and does not mention tribal leaders as in 1 Chronicles 27:21.
Deuteronomy 17:15: Thou shalt in any wise set [him] king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: [one] from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which [is] not thy brother.
Contradiction with Judges 21:25
This verse indicates a time without kingship where everyone did as they saw fit, differing from the organized leadership in 1 Chronicles 27:21.
Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:1
This verse describes Samuel anointing Saul as king, which contrasts the tribal leaders listed in 1 Chronicles 27:21.
1 Samuel 10:1: Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured [it] upon his head, and kissed him, and said, [Is it] not because the LORD hath anointed thee [to be] captain over his inheritance?
Contradiction with Numbers 1:44
This verse lists leaders by tribe without a centralized king, contradicting the organized hierarchy seen in the monarchy period of 1 Chronicles 27:21.
Numbers 1:44: These [are] those that were numbered, which Moses and Aaron numbered, and the princes of Israel, [being] twelve men: each one was for the house of his fathers.