Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
This verse emphasizes love for enemies, whereas 1 Samuel 20:17 highlights a covenant of love between friends, not foes.
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 19:4
This verse discusses how wealth attracts many friends, contrasting with 1 Samuel 20:17, where the friendship is based on love, not material gain.
Proverbs 19:4: Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse highlights enmity with the world, contradicting the idea of love and loyalty between Jonathan and David in 1 Samuel 20:17.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with Luke 6:26
This verse warns against being loved by all, while 1 Samuel 20:17 speaks of a specific bond between two individuals.
Luke 6:26: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.
Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6
Talks about the deceitful nature of an enemy’s kisses, contrasting Jonathan’s sincere reinforced loyalty to David in 1 Samuel 20:17.
Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]