Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14
Samuel tells Saul that the LORD has sought a man after his own heart, implying David's heart was chosen long before his skills were evident.
1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:33
Saul tells David he is not able to fight Goliath because he is just a youth and inexperienced.
1 Samuel 17:33: And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou [art but] a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:42
The Philistine despises David for being young and ruddy, suggesting he appears weak and insignificant.
1 Samuel 17:42: And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was [but] a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
These verses emphasize that wisdom, strength, and might are not to be boasted of but knowing the Lord, contrasting David's commendation for physical and skill attributes.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Paul's strength is made perfect in weakness, contradicting the emphasis on David's physical capabilities and valiant nature.
2 Corinthians 12:9-10: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.