Contradiction with Deuteronomy 31:6
While Jeremiah 42:9 conveys God's message to stay in the land for safety, Deuteronomy 31:6 emphasizes God going with the people wherever they go.
Deuteronomy 31:6: Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he [it is] that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
Jeremiah 42:9 speaks to staying put for safety, whereas Isaiah 31:1 warns against relying on human counsel or help, like Egypt, instead of trusting God.
Isaiah 31:1: Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because [they are] many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!
Contradiction with Hosea 11:5
In Jeremiah 42:9, God promises safety in staying, while Hosea 11:5 reflects on the decision to return to Egypt, leading to consequences instead of security.
Hosea 11:5: He shall not return into the land of Egypt, but the Assyrian shall be his king, because they refused to return.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:7
This verse encourages seeking peace in exile, which contrasts with the idea in Jeremiah 42:9 of finding security by staying in their homeland.
Jeremiah 29:7: And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
Contradiction with Lamentations 5:2
Jeremiah 42:9 assures protection, yet Lamentations 5:2 shows the land being inhabited by foreigners, indicating a future where the safety of staying is not realized.
Lamentations 5:2: Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens.