Contradiction with Genesis 15:18-21
Deuteronomy 2:22 describes the Lord as enabling the children of Esau to dispossess the Horims, while Genesis 15 outlines God promising the land to Abram’s descendants without mention of the Horims or children of Esau.
Genesis 15:18-21: In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:
Contradiction with Numbers 20:14-21
Deuteronomy 2:22 depicts God aiding the children of Esau, while Numbers 20:14-21 details how the Edomites (Esau’s descendants) refused passage to the Israelites, presenting a contentious relationship rather than harmonious divine support.
Numbers 20:14-21: And Moses sent messengers from Kadesh unto the king of Edom, Thus saith thy brother Israel, Thou knowest all the travail that hath befallen us: [befallen...: Heb. found us]
Contradiction with Acts 7:5
Deuteronomy 2:22 speaks of God providing territory to Esau’s descendants, whereas Acts 7:5 states that God gave no inheritance to Abraham, contrasting the allocation of land and divine favor.
Acts 7:5: And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not [so much as] to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when [as yet] he had no child.
Contradiction with Joshua 24:13
Deuteronomy 2:22 mentions God helping Esau’s descendants conquer land, whereas Joshua 24:13 talks about God giving the Israelites a land for which they did not labor, implying varied means of land acquisition.
Joshua 24:13: And I have given you a land for which ye did not labour, and cities which ye built not, and ye dwell in them; of the vineyards and oliveyards which ye planted not do ye eat.