Contradiction with Ephesians 4:26
David’s anger in 1 Samuel 20:34 contradicts the directive here to avoid sin through anger.
Ephesians 4:26: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
The call to love enemies in this verse contrasts with David's anger towards Saul.
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 19:11
This verse advocates for restraint and overlooking offense, contrary to David acting in anger.
Proverbs 19:11: The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. [discretion: or, prudence]
Contradiction with Colossians 3:8
David’s reaction in anger opposes the instruction to rid oneself of anger and malice.
Colossians 3:8: But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.
Contradiction with James 1:20
This verse suggests that human anger doesn’t bring righteousness, contradicting David’s reaction.
James 1:20: For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.