Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
In Exodus, God commands the Israelites to have no other gods before Him, while in Jeremiah 44:1, the people living in Egypt are rebuked for worshipping other gods.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 7:16
In Jeremiah 7:16, God tells Jeremiah not to pray for the people, whereas in Jeremiah 44:1, God still communicates with them, suggesting a chance for repentance.
Jeremiah 7:16: Therefore pray not thou for this people, neither lift up cry nor prayer for them, neither make intercession to me: for I will not hear thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 17:3-4
Deuteronomy commands strict punishment for idolaters, suggesting immediate action, whereas in Jeremiah 44:1, God is issuing a warning before punishment.
Deuteronomy 17:3-4: And hath gone and served other gods, and worshipped them, either the sun, or moon, or any of the host of heaven, which I have not commanded;
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
Isaiah warns against relying on Egypt, whereas in Jeremiah 44:1, the people reside and feel secure there despite God’s warnings.
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 1 Kings 9:6-9
In 1 Kings, God warns of losing their land for idol worship, while in Jeremiah 44:1, the people have relocated yet continue the same practices.
1 Kings 9:6-9: [But] if ye shall at all turn from following me, ye or your children, and will not keep my commandments [and] my statutes which I have set before you, but go and serve other gods, and worship them:
Contradiction with Jeremiah 42:19-22
Just two chapters before, God warns directly against going to Egypt, while in Jeremiah 44:1, they are already there, ignoring that warning.
Jeremiah 42:19-22: The LORD hath said concerning you, O ye remnant of Judah; Go ye not into Egypt: know certainly that I have admonished you this day. [admonished...: Heb. testified against you]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 20:7-8
Ezekiel describes God's anger over idolatry during the exodus, contrasting with the continued idolatry described in Jeremiah 44:1, implying the message was ignored.
Ezekiel 20:7-8: Then said I unto them, Cast ye away every man the abominations of his eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt: I [am] the LORD your God.