Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
1 Samuel 30:18 describes David recovering all that the Amalekites had taken, which implies a form of retribution, whereas Matthew 5:44 teaches to love your enemies and bless those who curse you, promoting forgiveness instead of retaliation.
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 Romans 12:17
1 Samuel 30:18 involves recovering possessions through confrontation, whereas Romans 12:17 advises against repaying evil for evil, suggesting a peaceful response to wrongdoing.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with Proverbs 20:22
In 1 Samuel 30:18, David recovers what was lost, implying taking action against the wrongdoers, while Proverbs 20:22 instructs to wait for the Lord for deliverance rather than taking revenge.
Proverbs 20:22: Say not thou, I will recompense evil; [but] wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Contradiction with Luke 6:29
1 Samuel 30:18 narrates David retrieving stolen goods by force, yet Luke 6:29 instructs to offer the other cheek if someone strikes you, advocating for non-resistance.
Luke 6:29: And unto him that smiteth thee on the [one] cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not [to take thy] coat also.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
David’s reclaiming of possessions by force in 1 Samuel 30:18 contrasts with Matthew 26:52, where Jesus advises putting away the sword, indicating that those who use violence will perish by it.
Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?