Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
1 Samuel 18:3 mentions a covenant of love and friendship, while Matthew 5:44 speaks of loving enemies, which may imply there shouldn't be adversaries needing reconciliation.
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 Luke 9:60
1 Samuel 18:3 emphasizes personal bonds, whereas Luke 9:60 suggests prioritizing spiritual duties over familial or friendly ties.
Luke 9:60: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6
1 Samuel 18:3 speaks of forming deep friendships, while Proverbs 27:6 warns that friends may sometimes betray with deceitful wounds.
Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 17:5
1 Samuel 18:3 highlights trust and covenant between friends, whereas Jeremiah 17:5 advises against placing trust in other humans.
Jeremiah 17:5: Thus saith the LORD; Cursed [be] the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalms 118:8
1 Samuel 18:3 portrays formed alliances, while Psalms 118:8 emphasizes putting trust in God rather than in man.
Psalms 118:8: [It is] better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.