Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse suggests God looks on the heart, implying a less personal favor compared to the intimate personalization of God's relationship mentioned in 1 Chronicles 17:18.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:10
This verse emphasizes God's judgment based on deeds, contrasting with the favor and personal relationship highlighted without condition in 1 Chronicles 17:18.
Jeremiah 17:10: I the LORD search the heart, [I] try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, [and] according to the fruit of his doings.
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
States that there is no respect of persons with God, which can be seen as contradictory to the notion of favor reflected in 1 Chronicles 17:18.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.
Contradiction with Acts 10:34
Affirms God shows no favoritism, contradicting 1 Chronicles 17:18's implied personal relationship favor.
Acts 10:34: Then Peter opened [his] mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:
Contradiction with James 2:9
Indicates partiality as sinful, which contrasts with the seeming special favor upon David in 1 Chronicles 17:18.
James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.