Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:22
This verse shows God instructing Samuel to appoint a king for the Israelites, which contradicts Hosea 13:11 where God expresses regret about giving them a king.
1 Samuel 8:22: And the LORD said to Samuel, Hearken unto their voice, and make them a king. And Samuel said unto the men of Israel, Go ye every man unto his city.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 9:5
God promises to establish the throne of David, which contrasts with the negative view of kingship expressed in Hosea 13:11.
1 Kings 9:5: Then I will establish the throne of thy kingdom upon Israel for ever, as I promised to David thy father, saying, There shall not fail thee a man upon the throne of Israel.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:1
God commands Samuel to anoint Saul as king, signaling divine approval of a monarch, which differs from the perspective in Hosea 13:11.
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 Deuteronomy 17:15
God instructs the Israelites on choosing a king He approves of, which contrasts with the regretful tone found in Hosea 13:11 regarding kingship.
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.
Paradox #1
Hosea 13:11 presents a potential contradiction regarding God's involvement in monarchy. At one point, God is described as accepting the people's desire for a king, while at another, the verse suggests God regretted or was displeased with this decision. This can be seen as conflicting with the nature of an unchanging and all-knowing God.
Paradox #2
Hosea 13:11 might seem to contradict earlier parts of the Bible where God allows or appoints kings for Israel. In this verse, God expresses displeasure with Israel's request for a king, implying it was a mistake. However, earlier books like 1 Samuel describe how God granted Israel's request for a king, even helping choose Saul as the first king. The perceived conflict lies in God granting them what He later criticizes. The resolution might be that God allowed the kingship to show Israel the consequences of rejecting direct divine rule.
Paradox #3
Hosea 13:11 mentions God giving and taking away a king. The contradiction or inconsistency might arise from comparing this with other parts of the Bible where the establishment of a monarchy is depicted differently. For example, in some books, kingship is seen as part of God's promise and blessing to Israel, while in Hosea, it seems to reflect God's displeasure with Israel's request for a king. This reflects different perspectives on whether having a king was part of God's plan or an act of human rebellion against God.
Paradox #4
Hosea 13:11 discusses God giving and taking away a king as a form of judgment. The moral conflict here could be seen in the idea of divine approval or disapproval of monarchy. At different times, the Bible suggests both support for and opposition to kingship in Israel. This inconsistency can be confusing because it raises questions about whether having a king is a blessing or a punishment.