Contradiction with Proverbs 21:30
This verse states that there is no wisdom, understanding, or counsel against the Lord, contradicting the notion in 1 Samuel 23:20 where Saul seeks David based on human spying, opposing divine support for David.
Proverbs 21:30: [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
Contradiction with Romans 8:31
This verse indicates that if God is for us, no one can be against us, contradicting Saul’s pursuit of David in 1 Samuel 23:20 by suggesting that Saul’s actions are ultimately futile if God supports David.
Romans 8:31: What shall we then say to these things? If God [be] for us, who [can be] against us?
Contradiction with Exodus 23:1
This verse advises against spreading false reports and supporting the wicked by being a malicious witness, contradicting the Ziphites’ actions of informing Saul about David’s location, aligning with wrongdoing against David in 1 Samuel 23:20.
Exodus 23:1: Thou shalt not raise a false report: put not thine hand with the wicked to be an unrighteous witness. [raise: or, receive]
Contradiction with Isaiah 54:17
This verse promises that no weapon formed against you shall prosper, contradicting Saul’s pursuit in 1 Samuel 23:20, suggesting that hostile actions against divinely supported individuals like David will ultimately fail.
Isaiah 54:17: No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue [that] shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This [is] the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness [is] of me, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Psalm 27:1
This declares the Lord as light and salvation, questioning whom should one fear, contradicting the fear and betrayal environment against David seen in 1 Samuel 23:20.
Psalm 27:1: [[A Psalm] of David.] The LORD [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD [is] the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?