Contradiction with Psalm 37:28
While 1 Kings 18:9 speaks about fearing for one's life under a king's wrath, Psalm 37:28 assures that the Lord does not forsake His saints and preserves them forever.
Psalm 37:28: For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
1 Kings 18:9 highlights fear, whereas 2 Timothy 1:7 states God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7: For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Contradiction with Proverbs 29:25
This verse states that the fear of man brings a snare, implying the opposite of Obadiah’s fear in 1 Kings 18:9.
Proverbs 29:25: The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. [safe: Heb. set on high]
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
It contradicts the fear expressed in 1 Kings 18:9 by offering reassurance that God will strengthen and help.
Isaiah 41:10: Fear thou not; for I [am] with thee: be not dismayed; for I [am] thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
Offers the contrary notion that if God is with us, no one can be against us, conflicting with the fear exhibited in 1 Kings 18:9.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Contradiction with Matthew 10:28
Encourages fearlessness of man who can only kill the body, thereby contrasting the fear of death evident in 1 Kings 18:9.
Matthew 10:28: And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.