Contradiction with Jeremiah 43:6-7
These verses show the people's disobedience to God's command, contrasting with Jeremiah 43:10 where God's plan and authority are asserted over Nebuchadnezzar's actions.
Jeremiah 43:6-7: [Even] men, and women, and children, and the king's daughters, and every person that Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard had left with Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan, and Jeremiah the prophet, and Baruch the son of Neriah.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 44:16
This verse reveals the people's refusal to listen to Jeremiah's prophecy, which contradicts the assertion of God's sovereignty and directive in Jeremiah 43:10.
Jeremiah 44:16: [As for] the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee.
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
Warns against seeking help from Egypt, contrasting with Jeremiah 43:10 where Nebuchadnezzar is depicted as God's instrument, yet the people sought refuge in Egypt.
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 Deuteronomy 17:16
Advises against returning to Egypt, contradicting the situation in Jeremiah 43:10 where the people end up in Egypt and God addresses Nebuchadnezzar's role there.
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 29:19
Describes Egypt being given to Nebuchadnezzar as a form of recompense, which contrasts with the specific divine appointment described in Jeremiah 43:10.
Ezekiel 29:19: Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will give the land of Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall take her multitude, and take her spoil, and take her prey; and it shall be the wages for his army. [take her spoil...: Heb. spoil her spoil, and prey her prey]
Contradiction with Isaiah 30:2
Condemns forming alliances with Egypt without seeking God’s counsel, contrasting the implicit approval of divine plans in Jeremiah 43:10 involving Egypt and Babylon.
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!