Contradiction with Numbers 13:1-2
God commands Moses to send men to explore the land of Canaan, which seems to indicate that the land needed more exploration, contradicting the immediate move in Deuteronomy 1:19.
Numbers 13:1-2: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Contradiction with Numbers 14:2-4
The Israelites complain about moving forward to the Promised Land, indicating reluctance and fear, which contrasts with the journey and progress described in Deuteronomy 1:19.
Numbers 14:2-4: And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!
Contradiction with Numbers 20:1-5
The Israelites again express regret and fear about being led through the wilderness, showing doubt about the journey's success, opposite to the onward journey mentioned in Deuteronomy 1:19.
Numbers 20:1-5: Then came the children of Israel, [even] the whole congregation, into the desert of Zin in the first month: and the people abode in Kadesh; and Miriam died there, and was buried there.
Paradox #1
The contradiction in Deuteronomy 1:19 could be related to the different accounts of the Israelites' journey in the wilderness. In Deuteronomy, Moses recounts their travels with some variations compared to the narratives in other parts of the Bible like Exodus and Numbers. These differences might include variations in details such as the sequence of events or specific locations mentioned, leading to perceived inconsistencies in the retelling of their journey.