Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
God tells Samuel that the people are rejecting God as their king, implying a contradiction to Israel having a human king like David.
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 15:35
God regrets making Saul king, which contrasts with the divine approval of David as a king.
1 Samuel 15:35: And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:15
Contradicts the idea of humans choosing a king, stating God should choose the king, whereas the elders anoint David.
Deuteronomy 17:15: Thou shalt in any wise set [him] king over thee, whom the LORD thy God shall choose: [one] from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which [is] not thy brother.
Contradiction with Hosea 13:11
God expresses anger over appointing a king, suggestive of disapproval for the monarchy established by David.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with Judges 8:23
Gideon refuses to be king, emphasizing God as the only ruler, contrasting with David's acceptance of kingship.
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.