Contradiction with Proverbs 27:6
This verse suggests that faithful are the wounds of a friend, contradicting the false friendship implied by Hushai's actions in 2 Samuel 16:17.
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 Psalm 41:9
This verse highlights betrayal by a close friend, differing from the appearance of friendship shown by Hushai in 2 Samuel 16:17.
Psalm 41:9: Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up [his] heel against me. [mine...: Heb. the man of my peace] [lifted...: Heb. magnified]
Contradiction with James 4:4
This verse states that friendship with the world is enmity with God, contradicting the notion of seeking to appear friendly to Absalom as shown in 2 Samuel 16:17.
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 Proverbs 17:17
This verse declares that a friend loves at all times, which contradicts Hushai's deceptive actions under the guise of friendship in 2 Samuel 16:17.
Proverbs 17:17: A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.