Contradiction with Ezekiel 34:23
Ezekiel 34:23 promises a faithful shepherd to lead the people, while Nahum 3:18 speaks of the shepherds slumbering and the loss of leadership.
Ezekiel 34:23: And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, [even] my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 23:4
Jeremiah 23:4 speaks of setting shepherds over the people who shall feed them, contradicting Nahum 3:18 where the shepherds are depicted as in disarray and ineffective.
Jeremiah 23:4: And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with Zechariah 11:16
Zechariah 11:16 describes the rise of a foolish shepherd who will not care for the flock, suggesting ongoing leadership, while Nahum 3:18 implies abandonment by the shepherds.
Zechariah 11:16: For, lo, I will raise up a shepherd in the land, [which] shall not visit those that be cut off, neither shall seek the young one, nor heal that that is broken, nor feed that that standeth still: but he shall eat the flesh of the fat, and tear their claws in pieces. [cut off: or, hidden] [feed: or, bear]
Contradiction with Matthew 9:36
Matthew 9:36 describes Jesus' compassion for the shepherdless multitude and his role as a guiding shepherd, contrasting with Nahum 3:18's portrayal of neglectful shepherds.
Matthew 9:36: But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. [fainted...: or, were tired and lay down]
Contradiction with John 10:11
John 10:11 speaks of Jesus as the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep, which is the opposite of Nahum 3:18, where the shepherds are asleep and failing their duties.
John 10:11: I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.