Contradiction with Judges 9:8-15
This passage tells the story of trees seeking a king, hinting at centralized leadership, which contrasts with Moses setting up many local leaders in Deuteronomy 1:15.
Judges 9:8-15: The trees went forth [on a time] to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:4-5
The Israelites demand a king to lead them, contrary to the decentralized system of leaders established in Deuteronomy 1:15.
1 Samuel 8:4-5: Then all the elders of Israel gathered themselves together, and came to Samuel unto Ramah,
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:1
Saul is anointed as king, showing a single ruler system rather than the distributed leadership of Deuteronomy 1:15.
1 Samuel 10:1: Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured [it] upon his head, and kissed him, and said, [Is it] not because the LORD hath anointed thee [to be] captain over his inheritance?
Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:20
The establishment of Jeroboam as king over Israel contrasts with the earlier system of judges and officers in Deuteronomy 1:15.
1 Kings 12:20: And it came to pass, when all Israel heard that Jeroboam was come again, that they sent and called him unto the congregation, and made him king over all Israel: there was none that followed the house of David, but the tribe of Judah only.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 14:21
The people appoint a king, Azariah, reflecting a move towards monarchical rule as opposed to the selected leaders in Deuteronomy 1:15.
2 Kings 14:21: And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which [was] sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah. [Azariah: also called, Uzziah]
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 1:15 involves appointing leaders among the tribes. The potential contradiction could lie in differences in leadership structure compared to other biblical passages, like Exodus 18:21-25, where a similar account is given but with variations in the narrative details. This could suggest differing traditions or sources within the biblical text.
Paradox #2
This verse talks about appointing leaders, which could imply a system of hierarchy and authority. The contradiction might arise when considering other biblical teachings that emphasize equality and servant leadership, leading to potential conflict between hierarchical authority and the concept of equal treatment. However, this isn't necessarily a strong contradiction but rather a tension in different leadership styles.