Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:11
Describes the burdens of having a king, which contradicts the prosperity and orderly governance described in 1 Kings 4:17.
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 1 Samuel 8:18
Speaks of the regret of having a king, which contradicts the peaceful rule described in 1 Kings 4:17.
1 Samuel 8:18: And ye shall cry out in that day because of your king which ye shall have chosen you; and the LORD will not hear you in that day.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:11
Indicates God's anger in giving a king, contradicting the beneficial kingly rule described in 1 Kings 4:17.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:21
Describes leaders as senseless and failing, which contradicts the successful governance in 1 Kings 4:17.
Jeremiah 10:21: For the pastors are become brutish, and have not sought the LORD: therefore they shall not prosper, and all their flocks shall be scattered.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 8:9
Mentions how power can harm others, contrasting with the orderly administration in 1 Kings 4:17.
Ecclesiastes 8:9: All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: [there is] a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:17-19
Relates the desire for a king to a sin, which contradicts the righteous and beneficial rule implied in 1 Kings 4:17.
1 Samuel 12:17-19: [Is it] not wheat harvest to day? I will call unto the LORD, and he shall send thunder and rain; that ye may perceive and see that your wickedness [is] great, which ye have done in the sight of the LORD, in asking you a king.
Contradiction with Judges 21:25
Describes chaotic rule without a king, which indirectly questions the necessity of the central governance in 1 Kings 4:17.
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 Ezekiel 34:2-3
The failings of shepherds (leaders) contradict the efficient leadership in 1 Kings 4:17.
Ezekiel 34:2-3: Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe [be] to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
Contradiction with Matthew 20:25
Contrasts tyrannical leadership of the Gentiles with the service Christ calls for, contrasting with the high status of officials in 1 Kings 4:17.
Matthew 20:25: But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
Contradiction with Mark 10:42
Similar to Matthew 20:25, addresses oppressive rulers which contrasts with the harmonious rule in 1 Kings 4:17.
Mark 10:42: But Jesus called them [to him], and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. [are...: or, think good]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:12-13
The people's insistence on a king despite God being their king contradicts the positive view of monarchy in 1 Kings 4:17.
1 Samuel 12:12-13: And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God [was] your king.
Contradiction with Hosea 8:4
Condemns appointing kings not by God's will, which contrasts with the divinely supported leadership in 1 Kings 4:17.
Hosea 8:4: They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
Contradiction with Romans 13:1
Calls for submission to authorities ordained by God, which can contradict the human-imposed kingship in 1 Kings 4:17.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with Proverbs 28:16
Warns against rulers lacking understanding, a potential contrast to the wise administration in 1 Kings 4:17.
Proverbs 28:16: The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.
Contradiction with Isaiah 3:4
Predicts incompetent rulers, which contradicts the efficient governance in 1 Kings 4:17.
Isaiah 3:4: And I will give children [to be] their princes, and babes shall rule over them.