Contradiction with Matthew 2:13
This verse tells Joseph to flee to Egypt with Jesus, while Matthew 2:22 involves Joseph afraid to return to Judea.
Matthew 2:13: And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Contradiction with Hosea 11:1
This verse states, "out of Egypt I called my son," which contrasts with the idea of staying or settling outside of Egypt as in Matthew 2:22.
Hosea 11:1: When Israel [was] a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.
Contradiction with Isaiah 7:14
This prophecy speaks of Immanuel born of a virgin and doesn't mention fear of rulers, contrasting with Joseph's fear in Matthew 2:22.
Isaiah 7:14: Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. [shall call: or, thou, O virgin, shalt call]
Contradiction with Luke 2:39
Describes returning to Nazareth without mentioning fear or avoiding Judea, differing from the fear motive in Matthew 2:22.
Luke 2:39: And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Contradiction with Acts 7:5
Mentions God promising land possession to Abraham, suggesting fearless inheritance, unlike Joseph's cautious behavior in Matthew 2:22.
Acts 7:5: And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not [so much as] to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when [as yet] he had no child.