Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5
This verse contradicts Isaiah 1:26 by showing the people's desire for a king instead of judges, whereas Isaiah 1:26 promises the restoration of judges.
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 giving a king in anger, contrasting with Isaiah 1:26 which focuses on restoring judges and counselors.
Hosea 13:11: I gave thee a king in mine anger, and took [him] away in my wrath.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 2:8
Here, priests and rulers failed in their duties, contradicting Isaiah 1:26 which envisages righteous judges and counselors.
Jeremiah 2:8: The priests said not, Where [is] the LORD? and they that handle the law knew me not: the pastors also transgressed against me, and the prophets prophesied by Baal, and walked after [things that] do not profit.
Contradiction with Judges 21:25
This verse describes a time when there was no king, and everyone did as they saw fit, contradicting Isaiah 1:26's vision of leadership through judges being restored.
Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 10:19
The people rejected God by asking for a king, which contradicts Isaiah 1:26's emphasis on returning to the period of judges.
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 Ezekiel 16:32
This verse uses a metaphor for unfaithfulness, contrasting Isaiah 1:26's promise of a faithful city through just leadership.
Ezekiel 16:32: [But as] a wife that committeth adultery, [which] taketh strangers instead of her husband!