Contradiction with John 18:36
Jesus says His kingdom is not of this world, while Jeremiah 23:5 speaks of a king reigning and prospering on earth.
John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.
Contradiction with Matthew 27:11
Jesus is referred to as the King of the Jews, similar to Jeremiah 23:5, but faced rejection and crucifixion, not prosperity.
Matthew 27:11: And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest.
Contradiction with Luke 17:20-21
Jesus explains that the kingdom of God does not come with observation, contradicting the earthly reign described in Jeremiah 23:5.
Luke 17:20-21: And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation: [with...: or, with outward shew]
Contradiction with John 19:15
The chief priests reject Jesus as king, saying, "We have no king but Caesar," conflicting with the righteous branch from David described in Jeremiah 23:5.
John 19:15: But they cried out, Away with [him], away with [him], crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar.
Contradiction with Romans 14:17
Describes the kingdom of God as righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost, contrasting with a physical king reigning on earth as in Jeremiah 23:5.
Romans 14:17: For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Paradox #1
Jeremiah 23:5 talks about a coming righteous leader from David's line. Some see a conflict because this leader was expected to establish a peaceful and just kingdom, while historical outcomes for David's line didn't fully match these expectations. This can raise questions about the prophecy's fulfillment.