Contradiction with Genesis 47:3
Suggests Pharaoh asks what their occupation is and does not immediately reject them.
Genesis 47:3: And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What [is] your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants [are] shepherds, both we, [and] also our fathers.
Contradiction with Exodus 8:26
Indicates Egyptians loathe foreign livestock sacrifices, conflicting with Egyptians accepting presence of shepherds.
Exodus 8:26: And Moses said, It is not meet so to do; for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the LORD our God: lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us?
Contradiction with Genesis 41:38-41
Pharaoh elevates Joseph, a Hebrew, demonstrating different treatment than suggested disdain for shepherds.
Genesis 41:38-41: And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find [such a one] as this [is], a man in whom the Spirit of God [is]?
Contradiction with Exodus 9:7
Pharaoh’s reaction to livestock plague shows a level of concern for livestock, contrasting shepherd disdain.
Exodus 9:7: And Pharaoh sent, and, behold, there was not one of the cattle of the Israelites dead. And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not let the people go.
Contradiction with Matthew 2:6
Suggests shepherds play a vital role, indirectly contrasting the negative perception in Genesis 46:32.
Matthew 2:6: And thou Bethlehem, [in] the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel. [rule: or, feed]