Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 17:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 17:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 17:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, God knew the people would want to have a king like other countries when they got to their new home, and He was giving them rules for choosing one. It shows that God was thinking about what they might want in the future and wanted to help them make good choices.

Deuteronomy 17:14: 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 8:5

This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 17:14 by showing that the people's request for a king displeased Samuel, suggesting it wasn't originally intended for Israel to have a king.

1 Samuel 8:5: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

Contradiction with Hosea 13:11

This verse highlights God's displeasure with the Israelites for requesting a king, which contrasts with Deuteronomy 17:14 where appointing a king seems permissible.

Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.

Contradiction with Judges 8:23

Here, Gideon refuses kingship, indicating that God was intended as the sole ruler over Israel, opposing the provision for a human king in Deuteronomy 17:14.

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.

Paradox #1

The contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:14 could be the tension between the directive to appoint a king and earlier biblical texts that suggest God is the true ruler of Israel. This verse seems to allow for a human king, which might contradict the idea that having a king was equivalent to rejecting God's kingship, as seen in later narratives like the story of Samuel.

Paradox #2

The contradiction in this verse could be the conflict between the idea of God's sovereignty and the choice to appoint a human king. It suggests relying on human leadership, which could be seen as inconsistent with trusting in divine guidance alone.

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