Contradiction with Genesis 1:11
Judges 9:10 is part of a parable where trees seek a king, while Genesis 1:11 describes God’s creation of vegetation, indicating human-like qualities were never intended for plants.
Genesis 1:11: And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, [and] the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed [is] in itself, upon the earth: and it was so. [grass: Heb. tender grass]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
In Judges 9:10, trees seek a king; whereas in 1 Samuel 8:7, God tells Samuel that in asking for a human king, the people have rejected God as their king.
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 Hosea 8:4
Judges 9:10 discusses choosing a king in a parable, while Hosea 8:4 criticizes Israel for setting up kings without God's approval.
Hosea 8:4: They have set up kings, but not by me: they have made princes, and I knew [it] not: of their silver and their gold have they made them idols, that they may be cut off.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 12:18
This verse shows God places members in the body as it pleases Him, contrasting with the implied randomness of the trees seeking a leader in Judges 9:10.
1 Corinthians 12:18: But now hath God set the members every one of them in the body, as it hath pleased him.