Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
While 2 Samuel 1:17 laments Saul’s death, urging remembrance, Matthew calls for love towards enemies, suggesting a shift from lamenting foes to loving them.
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 Proverbs 24:17
This verse advises not to rejoice when your enemy falls, which contrasts with the lamenting nature of David over Saul’s death in 2 Samuel 1:17.
Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Encourages forgiveness rather than retribution, indicating a move away from the lamentation for enemies seen in 2 Samuel 1:17.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with Luke 6:35
Calls believers to love their enemies and do good, conflicting with the mourning of the enemy leader in 2 Samuel 1:17.
Luke 6:35: But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.