Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2
This verse highlights the Israelites' reliance on Egypt for help, contrary to the warning in Jeremiah 42:19 against going there, suggesting trust shouldn't be placed in Egypt.
Isaiah 30:2: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:16
Here, God commands that the king should not lead people back to Egypt, which aligns with the prohibition in Jeremiah 42:19, reinforcing the idea that returning to Egypt is against God's will.
Deuteronomy 17:16: But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 17:15
This verse criticizes seeking aid from Egypt, contradicting the safety Israelites might seek by going to Egypt as warned against in Jeremiah 42:19.
Ezekiel 17:15: But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such [things]? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?
Contradiction with Exodus 14:13
The command to not fear and see the salvation of the Lord contrasts with the implied lack of faith in God's provision by contemplating a return to Egypt, as challenged in Jeremiah 42:19.
Exodus 14:13: And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. [for the...: or, for whereas ye have seen the Egyptians to day]