Contradiction with 1 Samuel 31:4
While Abimelech instructed his armor-bearer to kill him to avoid disgrace, Saul's armor-bearer refused to kill Saul, prompting Saul to take his own life.
1 Samuel 31:4: Then said Saul unto his armourbearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through therewith; lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through, and abuse me. But his armourbearer would not; for he was sore afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. [abuse...: or, mock me]
Contradiction with John 10:18
Jesus speaks of having the authority to lay down His life and take it up again, emphasizing control over His death unlike Abimelech, who sought death to avoid shame.
John 10:18: No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Contradiction with Romans 14:7-8
This passage speaks of living and dying for the Lord, contrasting with Abimelech's concern for his own reputation over divine purpose in his death.
Romans 14:7-8: For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:52
Jesus tells Peter that all who take the sword shall perish with the sword, highlighting a different view on seeking violent means as Abimelech did.
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?
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:18
This verse speaks on pride leading to destruction, aligning with Abimelech's pride causing his downfall, yet it suggests an alternative to his honor-driven death.
Proverbs 16:18: Pride [goeth] before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.