Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 11:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 11:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 11:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, this verse is about Joshua being concerned when other people began to speak like Moses. He asked Moses to stop them because he wanted to make sure Moses stayed in charge.

Numbers 11:28: And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of Moses, [one] of his young men, answered and said, My lord Moses, forbid them.

Contradiction with Exodus 18:21

Numbers 11:28 shows preference for a singular leader like Moses, whereas Exodus 18:21 advocates for appointing multiple capable leaders.

Exodus 18:21: Moreover thou shalt provide out of all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place [such] over them, [to be] rulers of thousands, [and] rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens:

Contradiction with Numbers 16:3

In Numbers 11:28, Joshua supports Moses' singular leadership, while Numbers 16:3 depicts Korah challenging this by suggesting that all of Israel is holy, not just Moses.

Numbers 16:3: And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, [Ye take] too much upon you, seeing all the congregation [are] holy, every one of them, and the LORD [is] among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? [Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you]

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:5

Numbers 11:28 highlights Joshua's reluctance to share leadership, whereas 1 Samuel 8:5 sees the people of Israel asking for a king, which implies a shift away from prophetic leadership like Moses.

1 Samuel 8:5: And said unto him, Behold, thou art old, and thy sons walk not in thy ways: now make us a king to judge us like all the nations.

Contradiction with Matthew 20:25-26

Numbers 11:28 reflects a hierarchical leadership under Moses, whereas Matthew 20:25-26 emphasizes servant leadership and rejects hierarchical authority among followers of Christ.

Matthew 20:25-26: But Jesus called them [unto him], and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them.
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