Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5-7
These verses indicate Israel's demand for a human king, contrasting with Jeremiah 23:4 where God promises to set shepherds over them.
1 Samuel 8:5-7: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:2-10
Here, God criticizes the shepherds of Israel for their failure, which contrasts with the shepherds in Jeremiah 23:4 who will lead with care.
Ezekiel 34:2-10: Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy, and say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD unto the shepherds; Woe [be] to the shepherds of Israel that do feed themselves! should not the shepherds feed the flocks?
Contradiction with John 10:12-13
Describes a hireling who does not care for the sheep, contrasting with the competent shepherds promised in Jeremiah 23:4.
John 10:12-13: But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.
Contradiction with Zechariah 11:15-17
Describes a foolish shepherd who does not care for the flock, contradicting the responsible leadership assured in Jeremiah 23:4.
Zechariah 11:15-17: And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd.