Contradiction with Jeremiah 31:4
Nahum 2:2 speaks of restoration after devastation, while Jeremiah 31:4 emphasizes ongoing joy and building rather than a sequence of destruction and rebuilding.
Jeremiah 31:4: Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry. [tabrets: or, timbrels]
Contradiction with Hosea 1:6
Nahum 2:2 discusses restoration, whereas Hosea 1:6 speaks of God's decision to not have mercy and not forgive, indicating a lack of restoration.
Hosea 1:6: And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And [God] said unto him, Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away. [Loruhamah: that is, Not having obtained mercy] [no...: Heb. not add any more to] [but...: or, that I should altogether pardon them]
Contradiction with Lamentations 2:2
Nahum 2:2 describes restoration, while Lamentations 2:2 focuses on God destroying and showing no pity, contradicting the concept of rebuilding.
Lamentations 2:2: The Lord hath swallowed up all the habitations of Jacob, and hath not pitied: he hath thrown down in his wrath the strong holds of the daughter of Judah; he hath brought [them] down to the ground: he hath polluted the kingdom and the princes thereof. [brought...: Heb. made to touch]
Contradiction with Isaiah 10:6
Nahum 2:2 is about restoration, but Isaiah 10:6 describes God sending destruction upon a hypocritical nation, opposing the concept of rebuilding.
Isaiah 10:6: I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets. [tread...: Heb. lay them a treading]
Contradiction with Ezekiel 24:21
Nahum 2:2 is about restoration and hope, yet Ezekiel 24:21 declares the defilement and removal of what is beautiful and beloved, opposing restoration.
Ezekiel 24:21: Speak unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will profane my sanctuary, the excellency of your strength, the desire of your eyes, and that which your soul pitieth; and your sons and your daughters whom ye have left shall fall by the sword. [that...: Heb. the pity of your soul]