Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 14:33
This verse speaks about God being a God of order and not confusion; the marching order is seen as specific in Numbers 10:16, but some interpret differing leadership in other passages as confusing.
1 Corinthians 14:33: For God is not [the author] of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Acts 17:26
It speaks of God creating all nations from one blood; Numbers emphasizes tribal lineages and divisions, which some see as contradictory to the unity theme.
Acts 17:26: And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
Contradiction with Galatians 3:28
This verse emphasizes there being no division between Jew and Gentile, slave and free, male and female, contrasting with the tribal distinctions made in Numbers.
Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.
Contradiction with James 2:9
Talks about the sin of showing favoritism, whereas the organization in tribal order could be seen as a form of favoritism.
James 2:9: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 16:7
This verse emphasizes that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances, which contradicts the focus on tribal affiliations in Numbers.
1 Samuel 16:7: But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for [the LORD seeth] not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. [outward...: Heb. eyes]
Contradiction with Romans 2:11
States there is no partiality with God, whereas tribal leaders in Numbers suggest a form of partial leadership structure.
Romans 2:11: For there is no respect of persons with God.