Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
This verse shows God telling Samuel that the people have rejected Him as king by asking for a human king, contradicting the Israelites' request for Gideon to rule over them in Judges 8:22, which implies acceptance of divine leadership in that period.
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 12:12
This verse recounts how the Israelites demanded a king to lead them like other nations when faced with external threats, contradicting the earlier rejection of kingship by Gideon in Judges 8:22, indicating God's preference for His direct rule.
1 Samuel 12:12: And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God [was] your king.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:14-15
These verses provide guidelines for appointing a king, implying anticipation of a king for Israel, whereas Judges 8:22 reflects Gideon's refusal to become a king, suggesting a transitional period in Israelite governance.
Deuteronomy 17:14-15: 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 Hosea 13:10
This verse emphasizes God's role as king and criticizes Israel for desiring a human king, contradicting the Israelites' request for Gideon's leadership in Judges 8:22, which Gideon rejects in favor of divine kingship.
Hosea 13:10: I will be thy king: where [is any other] that may save thee in all thy cities? and thy judges of whom thou saidst, Give me a king and princes? [I will...: rather, Where is thy king?]