Contradiction with Isaiah 41:19
Joel 2:3 describes a land before them as the Garden of Eden which suggests barren wasteland follows. Isaiah 41:19 speaks about God making the wilderness a forest, bringing life instead of destruction.
Isaiah 41:19: I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, [and] the pine, and the box tree together:
Contradiction with Isaiah 51:3
Joel 2:3 mentions desolation following the garden-like land, whereas Isaiah 51:3 talks about comforting Zion by making her wilderness like Eden, emphasizing transformation to beauty and joy, not ruin.
Isaiah 51:3: For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:35
Joel 2:3 indicates destruction and a desolate wilderness after the prosperous appearance, while Ezekiel 36:35 suggests the opposite—a change from a desolate land to the Garden of Eden, highlighting renewal and restoration.
Ezekiel 36:35: And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities [are become] fenced, [and] are inhabited.