Contradictions and Paradoxes in Deuteronomy 2:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Deuteronomy 2:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Deuteronomy 2:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, this verse is about the Israelites traveling and passing by their relatives, the children of Esau, who lived in a place called Seir. It tells how they went through a flat road from Elath and Eziongaber and then went through the wilderness near Moab.

Deuteronomy 2:8: And when we passed by from our brethren the children of Esau, which dwelt in Seir, through the way of the plain from Elath, and from Eziongaber, we turned and passed by the way of the wilderness of Moab.

Contradiction with Numbers 20:14-21

These verses describe the Edomites refusing passage to the Israelites, contradicting Deuteronomy 2:8 which does not mention any conflict or refusal of passage by Edom.

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 Judges 11:17

Jephthah states that Israel was denied passage through Edom, conflicting with Deuteronomy 2:8 where they passed peacefully.

Judges 11:17: Then Israel sent messengers unto the king of Edom, saying, Let me, I pray thee, pass through thy land: but the king of Edom would not hearken [thereto]. And in like manner they sent unto the king of Moab: but he would not [consent]: and Israel abode in Kadesh.

Contradiction with Numbers 21:4

It states the Israelites turned away from Edom, implying they were not allowed to pass, which contradicts their peaceful passage in Deuteronomy 2:8.

Numbers 21:4: And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. [discouraged: or, grieved: Heb. shortened]

Contradiction with Habakkuk 3:3

This references the journey not including Edom directly, indirectly contradicting Deuteronomy 2:8 which implies a passage without conflict.

Habakkuk 3:3: God came from Teman, and the Holy One from mount Paran. Selah. His glory covered the heavens, and the earth was full of his praise. [Teman: or, the south]
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