Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
In 1 Samuel 8:7, God tells Samuel that the people's request for a king is a rejection of Him, showing disapproval of monarchy, whereas 1 Kings 16:21 describes a divided kingdom with rival kings, implying political chaos in the monarchy system.
1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:11
Hosea 13:11 states that God gave a king in anger and took him away in wrath, suggesting divine dissatisfaction with Israel's monarchy, which contrasts with the ongoing division and competition for kingship in 1 Kings 16:21.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with Judges 21:25
Judges 21:25 notes that during a time without a king, everyone did as they saw fit, implying disorder without royal authority, which contrasts with 1 Kings 16:21 where there is chaos despite having kings, showing that a king does not always solve disorder.
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 Deuteronomy 17:14-15
Deuteronomy 17:14-15 permits the establishment of a king chosen by God, contrasting with 1 Kings 16:21 where the kingdom is divided without clear divine guidance or approval in the selection of leaders.
Deuteronomy 17:14-15: When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that [are] about me;