Contradiction with James 4:10
While 1 Samuel 18:30 highlights David's success due to his wisdom, James 4:10 suggests that humility, not wisdom, results in God's exaltation, implying a different source for David's success.
James 4:10: Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.
Contradiction with Matthew 23:12
1 Samuel 18:30 shows David becoming more esteemed through his actions, whereas Matthew 23:12 emphasizes humbling oneself for exaltation, presenting a contradiction about the path to recognition.
Matthew 23:12: And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
1 Samuel 18:30 attributes success to David's wisdom, while Ecclesiastes 9:11 notes that success does not always align with wisdom, suggesting that David's success could be due to time and chance.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Unlike 1 Samuel 18:30, which shows David being favored for his abilities, this verse teaches that strength is found in weakness and reliance on God's grace, emphasizing a different basis for success.
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.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
While 1 Samuel 18:30 highlights David's wisdom leading to esteem, this verse encourages boasting in knowing God rather than in wisdom, presenting a different view of what should be valued.
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: