Contradiction with Numbers 13:33
This verse suggests that the Anakims were so formidable that the spies felt "as grasshoppers," contradicting Deuteronomy's implication of comparative historical equivalence with the Emims.
Numbers 13:33: And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, [which come] of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 9:1-2
This passage describes the Anakims as exceptionally great and tall, which implies an unmatched fame that could contradict the portrayal of the Emims in Deuteronomy 2:10 if taken as equal.
Deuteronomy 9:1-2: Hear, O Israel: Thou [art] to pass over Jordan this day, to go in to possess nations greater and mightier than thyself, cities great and fenced up to heaven,
Contradiction with Joshua 11:21-22
These verses indicate that Joshua utterly cut off the Anakims, suggesting their presence was significant enough to detail separately, potentially conflicting with Deuteronomy 2:10 regarding their comparative description with another group.
Joshua 11:21-22: And at that time came Joshua, and cut off the Anakims from the mountains, from Hebron, from Debir, from Anab, and from all the mountains of Judah, and from all the mountains of Israel: Joshua destroyed them utterly with their cities.
Paradox #1
Deuteronomy 2:10 mentions the Emim, who were supposedly tall people living in the region before the Israelites arrived. The historical conflict might be the lack of archaeological evidence or external historical records confirming the existence of the Emim as described, leading to questions about the historical accuracy of the text.
Paradox #2
The contradiction with Deuteronomy 2:10 could be related to the historical and archaeological evidence of prehistoric tribes and their existence. The verse refers to ancient peoples that some historians and archaeologists believe are mythological or lack sufficient evidence to confirm their existence or characteristics as described. This can create a conflict between the biblical account and scientific understanding based on current evidence.