Contradiction with Matthew 5:11
While 1 Chronicles 14:17 speaks of David's fame spreading due to his military victories and how the nations were in awe of him, Matthew 5:11 blesses those who are reviled and persecuted, suggesting virtue in suffering rather than being feared or glorified.
Matthew 5:11: Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [falsely: Gr. lying]
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
1 Chronicles 14:17 highlights David's exaltation, while Matthew 23:12 teaches that those who exalt themselves will be humbled, presenting an opposing view on prominence and humility.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with 1 Peter 5:5
This verse advises humility and submission, contrasting with the image of reverence and awe that 1 Chronicles 14:17 depicts David as receiving from the nations.
1 Peter 5:5: Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all [of you] be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.
Contradiction with John 15:18
In contrast to David's widespread approval in 1 Chronicles 14:17, John 15:18 prepares believers to be hated by the world, highlighting a different experience for followers of God.
John 15:18: If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before [it hated] you.
Contradiction with James 4:10
While David's greatness is acknowledged in 1 Chronicles 14:17, James 4:10 emphasizes the need for humility and promises that God will exalt the humble, rather than humans achieving fame on their own.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Mark 9:35
This verse advocates serving others to achieve greatness, which contradicts the type of fame described in 1 Chronicles 14:17, where David's fame is due to military and political power.
Mark 9:35: And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, [the same] shall be last of all, and servant of all.
Contradiction with Luke 6:26
Where 1 Chronicles 14:17 mentions widespread fear and fame, Luke 6:26 warns against being spoken well of by everyone, as this is how false prophets were treated, suggesting caution towards universal approval.
Luke 6:26: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.