Contradiction with Genesis 14:14
This verse shows Abram pursuing enemies with 318 men, whereas 1 Samuel 30:9 describes a pursuit with 600 men, indicating a difference in the number of men required for a successful pursuit.
Genesis 14:14: And when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his trained [servants], born in his own house, three hundred and eighteen, and pursued [them] unto Dan. [armed: or, led forth] [trained: or, instructed]
Contradiction with Judges 7:7
God instructs Gideon to reduce his army to 300 men for victory, contradicting the need for 600 men as in 1 Samuel 30:9.
Judges 7:7: And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the [other] people go every man unto his place.
Contradiction with Psalm 33:16
This verse states a king is not saved by the multitude of an army, which contrasts with 1 Samuel 30:9 where a large group is mobilized for battle.
Psalm 33:16: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
This verse emphasizes that victory comes from God's spirit, not might or power, in contrast to the military pursuit in 1 Samuel 30:9.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:17
Here, God tells the Israelites they need not fight, contradicting the active pursuit of the enemy in 1 Samuel 30:9.
2 Chronicles 20:17: Ye shall not [need] to fight in this [battle]: set yourselves, stand ye [still], and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD [will be] with you.