Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6
This verse suggests faithfulness among friends, contradicting Ahithophel's betrayal in 2 Samuel 16:16.
Proverbs 27:6: Faithful [are] the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy [are] deceitful. [deceitful: or, earnest, or, frequent]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Advocating love for enemies, contrasting with the deceit in 2 Samuel 16:16.
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 Exodus 20:16
Commands against bearing false witness, which conflicts with Hushai's deceit in 2 Samuel 16:16.
Exodus 20:16: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
Contradiction with James 4:4
Declares friendship with the world as enmity with God, contradicting Hushai's feigned friendship with Absalom in 2 Samuel 16:16.
James 4:4: Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Contradiction with John 8:44
Describes the devil as the father of lies, contrasting with the portrayal of loyalty in 2 Samuel 16:16.
John 8:44: Ye are of [your] father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. [of his own: or, from his own will or disposition]