Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:12
This verse shows that God was displeased with Israel's request for a king, contradicting the warning about the king's authority in 1 Samuel 8:11.
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.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:14-15
These verses indicate that God permitted Israel to set a king over them, contrasting 1 Samuel 8:11's caution about monarchical rule.
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 Romans 13:1
This verse states that all governing authorities are established by God, which could be seen as contradicting the negative implications of kingship in 1 Samuel 8:11.
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 1 Samuel 10:24
This verse shows God's approval of Saul's kingship, contrasting with the warnings of 1 Samuel 8:11.
1 Samuel 10:24: And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that [there is] none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. [God...: Heb. Let the king live]
Paradox #1
The warning in 1 Samuel 8:11 about the potential for kings to misuse power could be seen as inconsistent with the later idea that kings are chosen by God and should be obeyed. This tension lies in the balance between human leadership and divine authority.
Paradox #2
One possible doctrinal issue with 1 Samuel 8:11 is the conflict between the people's desire for a human king and God's original intention for Israel to have Him as their only king. This reflects a tension between human authority and divine authority, where the desire for earthly leadership might be seen as a rejection of God's leadership.
Paradox #3
1 Samuel 8:11 describes how a king will take people's sons for his service. The contradiction or conflict here might be seen in how God initially guides Israel to be different from other nations, having God as their king, but then allows them to have a human king, which leads to the problems that the prophet Samuel warns about. This shows a tension between divine guidance and human desires for earthly leadership.
Paradox #4
This verse describes a warning about future oppression under a king, which could conflict with the idea of God as a benevolent ruler who protects and cares for His people. It implies that having a human king may lead to suffering, contrasting with the belief in just and fair leadership under divine guidance.