Contradiction with Jeremiah 1:5
This verse states that God knew and sanctified Jeremiah as a prophet before birth, contradicting Zechariah 13:4, which describes a day when prophets will be ashamed of their vision.
Jeremiah 1:5: Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, [and] I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. [ordained: Heb. gave]
Contradiction with Amos 3:7
This verse claims that God reveals His plans to His prophets, contradicting the concept in Zechariah 13:4 of prophets being ashamed and not assuming their prophetic roles.
Amos 3:7: Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 9:9
This verse indicates that prophets were once called seers, who openly fulfilled their roles, opposing Zechariah 13:4 where prophets will be ashamed and conceal their identities.
1 Samuel 9:9: (Beforetime in Israel, when a man went to enquire of God, thus he spake, Come, and let us go to the seer: for [he that is] now [called] a Prophet was beforetime called a Seer.)
Contradiction with Numbers 12:6
In this passage, God speaks through prophets, contradicting Zechariah 13:4, which suggests a time when prophecy will bring shame.
Numbers 12:6: And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, [I] the LORD will make myself known unto him in a vision, [and] will speak unto him in a dream.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:36
Elijah boldly prays in his role as a prophet, contradicting Zechariah 13:4 where prophets will be ashamed of their visions and prophetic identity.
1 Kings 18:36: And it came to pass at [the time of] the offering of the [evening] sacrifice, that Elijah the prophet came near, and said, LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, let it be known this day that thou [art] God in Israel, and [that] I [am] thy servant, and [that] I have done all these things at thy word.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:18
Here, God promises to raise a prophet with divine words, contradicting Zechariah 13:4, which implies prophets will no longer assume their roles rightly.
Deuteronomy 18:18: I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.
Contradiction with Micah 3:8
This verse depicts the prophet filled with power and justice, contradicting the theme of shame in prophetic identity seen in Zechariah 13:4.
Micah 3:8: But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of judgment, and of might, to declare unto Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin.
Contradiction with Joel 2:28
This verse declares that God's spirit will cause sons and daughters to prophesy, contradicting the notion in Zechariah 13:4 that indicates prophets will be ashamed and desist from their duties.
Joel 2:28: And it shall come to pass afterward, [that] I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: