Contradiction with 1 Samuel 13:14
This verse notes that the Lord sought a man after His own heart (David) to lead, contrasting with 1 Samuel 20:18 where David is absent from the new moon feast.
1 Samuel 13:14: But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him [to be] captain over his people, because thou hast not kept [that] which the LORD commanded thee.
Contradiction with Proverbs 3:5
Advises trusting in the Lord with all one's heart, which conflicts with the secretive plan in 1 Samuel 20:18.
Proverbs 3:5: Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Instructs to love enemies, contrary to 1 Samuel 20:18 where evasion from Saul denotes lack of 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 Romans 13:1
Calls for submission to governing authorities, contradicting the evasion from King Saul's court in 1 Samuel 20:18.
Romans 13:1: Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. [ordained: or, ordered]
Contradiction with Hebrews 13:17
Encourages obedience to leaders, diverging from Jonathan and David's plan to avoid King Saul in 1 Samuel 20:18.
Hebrews 13:17: Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that [is] unprofitable for you. [have...: or, guide]