Contradiction with 1 Samuel 22:1-2
These verses describe David gathering people in the cave of Adullam and forming a group, hinting at a more secretive or concealed approach, while 1 Samuel 22:5 has the prophet Gad advising him to move to a visible location in Judah.
1 Samuel 22:1-2: David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: and when his brethren and all his father's house heard [it], they went down thither to him.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 23:14
This verse shows David going to strongholds and staying in the mountains as he fled from Saul, suggesting a strategy of hiding, in contrast to the prophet advising him to leave his hideout in 1 Samuel 22:5.
1 Samuel 23:14: And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:8
This verse recounts God choosing David and taking him from the pasture to be ruler over Israel, contradicting the temporary instability suggested by the constant movement in 1 Samuel 22:5.
2 Samuel 7:8: Now therefore so shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, from following the sheep, to be ruler over my people, over Israel: [from following: Heb. from after]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:9
This verse shows Elijah hiding in a cave, being reprimanded by God for his seclusion, while 1 Samuel 22:5 advises David to move to a visible location.
1 Kings 19:9: And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the LORD [came] to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?