Contradiction with 2 Samuel 7:10
This verse states that God will appoint a place for Israel and plant them, so they can dwell in their own place without being disturbed, which implies a physical settling rather than eternal rest in Jerusalem.
2 Samuel 7:10: Moreover I will appoint a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, that they may dwell in a place of their own, and move no more; neither shall the children of wickedness afflict them any more, as beforetime,
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:13-16
These verses indicate that the patriarchs died in faith without receiving the promises, implying an ongoing search for a homeland rather than having a permanent dwelling in one place.
Hebrews 11:13-16: These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of [them], and embraced [them], and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. [in faith: Gr. according to faith]
Contradiction with Acts 7:48-50
This passage highlights that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, suggesting a contradiction to the concept of God choosing Jerusalem as a permanent dwelling.
Acts 7:48-50: Howbeit the most High dwelleth not in temples made with hands; as saith the prophet,
Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:38-40
Jeremiah prophesies the rebuilding of Jerusalem in a future time, indicating that the rest David speaks about is not as final and permanent as described.
Jeremiah 31:38-40: Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the city shall be built to the LORD from the tower of Hananeel unto the gate of the corner.
Contradiction with Revelation 21:2-3
It describes a new Jerusalem coming down from heaven, implying that the notion of eternal divine presence in the earthly Jerusalem is not the ultimate goal.
Revelation 21:2-3: And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.