Contradiction with Isaiah 35:1
Isaiah 35:1 talks about the desert rejoicing and blossoming, which contrasts the desolation of pastures described in Zephaniah 2:6.
Isaiah 35:1: The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 33:12
Jeremiah 33:12 mentions habitation and the presence of shepherds, opposing the desolation foretold in Zephaniah 2:6.
Jeremiah 33:12: Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Again in this place, which is desolate without man and without beast, and in all the cities thereof, shall be an habitation of shepherds causing [their] flocks to lie down.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 36:35
Ezekiel 36:35 describes land that was desolate becoming like the Garden of Eden, which contradicts the transformation in Zephaniah 2:6.
Ezekiel 36:35: And they shall say, This land that was desolate is become like the garden of Eden; and the waste and desolate and ruined cities [are become] fenced, [and] are inhabited.
Contradiction with Amos 9:14
Amos 9:14 promises restoration and rebuilding, in contrast to the desolation and destruction in Zephaniah 2:6.
Amos 9:14: And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit [them]; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.
Contradiction with Isaiah 51:3
Isaiah 51:3 describes comforting Zion and turning wastelands into joyful places, contrary to the desolate pastures in Zephaniah 2:6.
Isaiah 51:3: For the LORD shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the LORD; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.