Contradiction with Numbers 13:1-3
This verse contradicts Deuteronomy 1:22 by stating that it was God who commanded Moses to send men to spy out the land, whereas Deuteronomy 1:22 implies that the idea originated from the people.
Numbers 13:1-3: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 1:22 could raise a contradiction when compared to Numbers 13. In Deuteronomy, it says that the people asked Moses to send spies to explore the land, suggesting it was their idea. However, in Numbers, it is presented as a command from God to send the spies. This difference could be seen as an inconsistency in who initiated the sending of the spies.