Contradiction with Jeremiah 39:9
This verse depicts Nebuzaradan carrying away captive the remnant of the people, while Jeremiah 40:2 suggests he recognized that the disaster was due to their own deeds.
Jeremiah 39:9: Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive into Babylon the remnant of the people that remained in the city, and those that fell away, that fell to him, with the rest of the people that remained. [captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 21:31
This verse describes God bringing a sword upon the people, contradicting the acknowledgment in Jeremiah 40:2 that their actions led to their plight rather than a specific judgment.
Ezekiel 21:31: And I will pour out mine indignation upon thee, I will blow against thee in the fire of my wrath, and deliver thee into the hand of brutish men, [and] skilful to destroy. [brutish: or, burning]
Contradiction with Jeremiah 42:10
This verse offers a promise of rebuilding and not overthrowing, conflicting with Nebuzaradan's statement in Jeremiah 40:2 that destruction had occurred because of disobedience.
Jeremiah 42:10: If ye will still abide in this land, then will I build you, and not pull [you] down, and I will plant you, and not pluck [you] up: for I repent me of the evil that I have done unto you.
Contradiction with Isaiah 10:5-6
This verse portrays the Assyrian as the rod of God's anger sent against a hypocritical nation, contrasting with the acknowledgment of personal responsibility in Jeremiah 40:2.
Isaiah 10:5-6: O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation. [O...: or, Woe to the Assyrian: Heb. Asshur] [and: or, though]
Contradiction with Lamentations 1:12
This verse emphasizes the suffering brought by the Lord's anger, while Jeremiah 40:2 highlights the result of the people's own wrong actions.
Lamentations 1:12: [Is it] nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the LORD hath afflicted [me] in the day of his fierce anger. [Is it...: or, It is nothing] [pass by: Heb. pass by the way?]