Contradiction with Matthew 17:20
1 Kings 19:3 shows Elijah afraid and fleeing for his life, whereas Matthew 17:20 emphasizes having faith the size of a mustard seed to move mountains, suggesting fear is overcome by faith.
Matthew 17:20: And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
Contradiction with Isaiah 41:10
1 Kings 19:3 depicts Elijah in fear, contrary to Isaiah 41:10, which reassures believers not to fear as God is with them, providing strength and support.
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 2 Timothy 1:7
Elijah's fear in 1 Kings 19:3 contrasts with 2 Timothy 1:7, which states that God has given us a spirit not of fear but of power, love, and self-control.
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 Psalm 23:4
While Elijah flees in fear in 1 Kings 19:3, Psalm 23:4 expresses confidence and lack of fear even when walking through the valley of the shadow of death, because of God's presence.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:9
1 Kings 19:3 contradicts the command in Joshua 1:9 to be strong and courageous and not afraid or discouraged, emphasizing the presence of God wherever one goes.
Joshua 1:9: Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee whithersoever thou goest.