Contradiction with Judges 8:23
This verse suggests that the Lord should rule over Israel, contradicting the idea of establishing a human king as encouraged in 1 Samuel 11:14.
Judges 8:23: And Gideon said unto them, I will not rule over you, neither shall my son rule over you: the LORD shall rule over you.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
Here, God tells Samuel that the people's request for a king is a rejection of Him as their ruler, contradicting the call to reaffirm the kingship in 1 Samuel 11:14.
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
God expresses regret about giving a king in His anger, which runs contrary to the positive act of renewing the kingdom in 1 Samuel 11:14.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:14-15
This passage prescribes conditions for a king, implicitly imposing limitations and concerns that counter the seemingly unreserved support for kingship seen in 1 Samuel 11:14.
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;
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:12
This verse highlights the people’s fault in demanding a king, which contrasts with the encouragement to renew the kingdom seen in 1 Samuel 11:14.
1 Samuel 12:12: 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.