Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
God tells Samuel that by asking for a king, the people have rejected God as their true king, contrary to the acceptance of Rehoboam as king in 2 Chronicles 10:17.
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 1 Samuel 12:12
When Nahash king of the Ammonites threatened them, the Israelites asked for a human king, which is seen as a rejection of divine kingship, contrasting with the acceptance of Rehoboam's rule.
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 Hosea 13:11
God expresses anger at the people's desire for a human king and subsequently gives them one in wrath, contrasting with the acceptance of Rehoboam's kingship as a continuation of David's line.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:19
The Israelites reject God by choosing a human king over divine rule; this action contrasts with the acceptance of Rehoboam's kingship.
1 Samuel 10:19: And ye have this day rejected your God, who himself saved you out of all your adversities and your tribulations; and ye have said unto him, [Nay], but set a king over us. Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes, and by your thousands.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:23
Rebellion against God is equated with sin, suggesting that human kingship itself can be seen as opposition to divine rule, unlike the portrayal of Rehoboam's kingship.
1 Samuel 15:23: For rebellion [is as] the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness [is as] iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from [being] king. [witchcraft: Heb. divination]