Contradiction with 1 Kings 22:22
This verse depicts God allowing a deceiving spirit, which contradicts the narrative of God sending Joseph ahead in a positive light in Psalms 105:17.
1 Kings 22:22: And the LORD said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying spirit in the mouth of all his prophets. And he said, Thou shalt persuade [him], and prevail also: go forth, and do so.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 24:1
Here God incites David to take a census, leading to punishment, contrasting with God's protective and purposeful sending of Joseph.
2 Samuel 24:1: And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 20:7
Jeremiah accuses God of deceiving him, conflicting with the clear, positive purpose of God's intervention in Psalms 105:17.
Jeremiah 20:7: O LORD, thou hast deceived me, and I was deceived: thou art stronger than I, and hast prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocketh me. [was deceived: or, was enticed]
Contradiction with Job 2:3
God allows Job's suffering without revealing His purpose, contrasting with the intended positive outcome for Joseph in Psalms 105:17.
Job 2:3: And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that [there is] none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? and still he holdeth fast his integrity, although thou movedst me against him, to destroy him without cause. [to destroy...: Heb. to swallow him up]
Contradiction with James 1:13
States God does not tempt anyone with evil, conflicting with the sending of Joseph into slavery as a good purpose in Psalms 105:17.
James 1:13: Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: [evil: or, evils]
Contradiction with Genesis 50:20
Joseph acknowledges his brothers' evil actions, suggesting people's intentions, not God's, as the cause of his suffering, which differs from Psalms 105:17's depiction of God's direct involvement.
Genesis 50:20: But as for you, ye thought evil against me; [but] God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as [it is] this day, to save much people alive.
Contradiction with Habakkuk 1:2-3
Habakkuk questions God's silence amid violence, contrasting with God's proactive sending of Joseph for a greater good.
Habakkuk 1:2-3: O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! [even] cry out unto thee [of] violence, and thou wilt not save!