Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
While Hosea 12:9 speaks of dwelling in tents as in the former days, Jeremiah 29:11 suggests a promise of prosperity and a hopeful future, contrary to the notion of returning to tents.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 8:7-10
Deuteronomy describes a prosperous land given by God, which contrasts with Hosea 12:9's message of dwelling in tents as in the wilderness, indicating a less prosperous state.
Deuteronomy 8:7-10: For the LORD thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and depths that spring out of valleys and hills;
Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:25
This verse describes Israel dwelling safely under their own vine and fig tree, opposing Hosea 12:9's indication of a return to temporary and uncertain living conditions in tents.
1 Kings 4:25: And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. [safely: Heb. confidently]
Contradiction with Isaiah 32:18
Isaiah mentions a peaceful habitation and secure dwellings, which conflicts with the idea of reverting to tent living, as suggested in Hosea 12:9.
Isaiah 32:18: And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;
Contradiction with Amos 9:15
This verse speaks of Israel being permanently planted in their land, contrasting Hosea 12:9's implication of returning to a transient lifestyle in tents.
Amos 9:15: And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be pulled up out of their land which I have given them, saith the LORD thy God.
Contradiction with Psalm 16:6
The verse describes pleasant and secure living conditions, contradicting Hosea 12:9's notion of living in tents, a symbol of insecurity and temporariness.
Psalm 16:6: The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant [places]; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
Contradiction with Zechariah 8:12
The promise of prosperity and abundance in Zechariah stands in contrast to Hosea 12:9's imagery of living in tents, indicating a lack of settled prosperity.
Zechariah 8:12: For the seed [shall be] prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these [things]. [prosperous: Heb. of peace]