Contradiction with Proverbs 29:2
This verse implies that when righteous people are in authority, the people rejoice, which contradicts the disappointment and corruption associated with Samuel's sons in 1 Samuel 8:2.
Proverbs 29:2: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. [in...: or, increased]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 16:19
This verse advises against corrupt judgment, whereas 1 Samuel 8:2 describes Samuel's sons as unjust judges.
Deuteronomy 16:19: Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. [words: or, matters]
Contradiction with Exodus 18:21
This verse instructs the selection of capable leaders who fear God, which contrasts with Samuel's sons who did not follow these principles.
Exodus 18:21: Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place [such] over them, [to be] rulers of thousands, [and] rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:12
This verse states it is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, opposing the actions of Samuel's sons as leaders.
Proverbs 16:12: [It is] an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness.
Contradiction with Hosea 4:6
This verse emphasizes the destruction due to lack of knowledge, contrasting with Samuel’s sons who should have been knowledgeable and just but were not.
Hosea 4:6: My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. [destroyed: Heb. cut off]