Contradiction with James 1:17
This verse describes every good and perfect gift as coming from above, highlighting divine providence, while 1 Samuel 17:17 depicts human initiative and action through Jesse sending David to deliver provisions.
James 1:17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
Contradiction with Matthew 6:25
This verse instructs not to worry about food or drink, suggesting reliance on God's provision, while 1 Samuel 17:17 shows Jesse actively ensuring David's brothers received food.
Matthew 6:25: Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?
Contradiction with Luke 12:22-23
Jesus tells His disciples not to worry about life or provisions, emphasizing reliance on God's sustenance, unlike 1 Samuel 17:17 where human effort is made to supply food.
Luke 12:22-23: And he said unto his disciples, Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat; neither for the body, what ye shall put on.
Contradiction with Philippians 4:19
This verse assures believers that God will supply all needs through His riches, contrasting with 1 Samuel 17:17, where David's family takes immediate responsibility for providing.
Philippians 4:19: But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with Proverbs 10:3
States the Lord will not let the righteous go hungry, implying a divine promise of provision, whereas in 1 Samuel 17:17, physical means are used to provide sustenance.
Proverbs 10:3: The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness]