Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:1
1 Samuel 22:1 describes David's flight to the cave due to danger, whereas 2 Samuel 7:1 finds David settled and at rest from all enemies.
2 Samuel 7:1: And it came to pass, when the king sat in his house, and the LORD had given him rest round about from all his enemies;
Contradiction with 1 Kings 2:10-11
1 Samuel 22:1 speaks of David before becoming king, while 1 Kings 2:10-11 refers to David having reigned as king and passing away.
1 Kings 2:10-11: So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David.
Contradiction with Psalm 23:4
1 Samuel 22:1 portrays David hiding in fear, contrary to Psalm 23:4 where David expresses fearlessness even in the face of danger.
Psalm 23:4: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou [art] with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 18:14
1 Samuel 22:1 is an account of David in trouble, whereas 1 Chronicles 18:14 recounts David's successful and prosperous reign over Israel.
1 Chronicles 18:14: So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all his people.