Contradiction with Isaiah 40:31
This verse talks about those who wait on the Lord gaining strength and not being weary, which contrasts with David's old age and frailty in 1 Kings 1:1.
Isaiah 40:31: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. [renew: Heb. change]
Contradiction with Psalm 37:25
This verse implies that the righteous will not be forsaken, whereas 1 Kings 1:1 depicts David in a state of vulnerability and need.
Psalm 37:25: I have been young, and [now] am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:29
This verse states that the glory of old men is their gray hair, suggesting honor in old age, whereas 1 Kings 1:1 portrays the struggles of old age.
Proverbs 20:29: The glory of young men [is] their strength: and the beauty of old men [is] the gray head.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 3:1
It states there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David, David shows strength and increasing power, contrasting with his frail state in 1 Kings 1:1.
2 Samuel 3:1: Now there was long war between the house of Saul and the house of David: but David waxed stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul waxed weaker and weaker.