Contradiction with 1 Kings 21:27
This verse depicts King Ahab humbling himself before God, which contradicts with Saul's manipulative intentions against David in 1 Samuel 18:26.
1 Kings 21:27: And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.
Contradiction with James 4:10
This verse emphasizes humility before God to receive His favor, opposing Saul's deceitful machinations seen in 1 Samuel 18:26.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Encourages loving enemies and praying for persecutors, unlike Saul's covert hostility towards David in 1 Samuel 18:26.
Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
Describes pride leading to destruction, in contrast to the seemingly humble actions by David in 1 Samuel 18:26, yet with Saul’s prideful ulterior motive.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:17
Prohibits coveting, opposite to Saul desiring David's downfall as implied by his offer in 1 Samuel 18:26.
Exodus 20:17: Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that [is] thy neighbour's.