Contradiction with Isaiah 31:1
This verse talks about the futility of trusting in horses, while Joel 2:4 describes the appearance of horses as part of divine judgment.
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 Proverbs 21:31
This verse states that safety is of the Lord, contrasting the fearsome image of horses in Joel 2:4.
Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
Contradiction with Psalm 20:7
This verse highlights trust in the name of the Lord over chariots and horses, contradicting the fearsome depiction of the horses in Joel 2:4.
Psalm 20:7: Some [trust] in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.
Contradiction with James 3:7
This verse speaks about taming beasts, whereas Joel 2:4 describes an uncontrollable swarm with the appearance of horses.
James 3:7: For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind: [kind: Gr. nature] [mankind: Gr. nature of man]
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
This verse emphasizes reliance not on might or power, such as that symbolized by horses in Joel 2:4, but on God's Spirit.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]