Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:50
This verse describes David's victory over Goliath with confidence, contradicting the fear expressed by the Israelites in 1 Samuel 17:24.
1 Samuel 17:50: So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but [there was] no sword in the hand of David.
Contradiction with 2 Timothy 1:7
This verse promotes power, love, and a sound mind over fear, contrasting with the fear shown by the Israelites in 1 Samuel 17:24.
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 Joshua 1:9
This verse commands strength and courage, opposing the fear and discouragement of the Israelites in 1 Samuel 17:24.
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.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
This verse expresses fearlessness in the presence of evil, unlike the fear shown by the Israelites in 1 Samuel 17:24.
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 Isaiah 41:10
This verse provides assurance against fear due to God's presence, contradicting the Israelites’ fear in 1 Samuel 17:24.
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.