Contradiction with Matthew 5:37
1 Samuel 20:26 involves assuming David's intentions, while Matthew 5:37 emphasizes saying what you truly mean without evasiveness.
Matthew 5:37: But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7
1 Samuel 20:26 shows Saul allowing an unresolved conflict with David, whereas Proverbs 16:7 suggests peace with enemies when one's ways please the Lord.
Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.
Contradiction with James 4:17
1 Samuel 20:26 involves inaction regarding David's absence, which contrasts with the call in James 4:17 to do what is good and act accordingly.
James 4:17: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth [it] not, to him it is sin.
Contradiction with Romans 3:23
1 Samuel 20:26 depicts Saul ignoring a potential sin, while Romans 3:23 emphasizes that all have sinned and fall short, highlighting universal accountability.
Romans 3:23: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;