Contradiction with Numbers 14:8-9
While Numbers 13 describes the fear and doubt of Israel's spies, Numbers 14:8-9 shows Caleb and Joshua encouraging confidence and faith with God's promise.
Numbers 14:8-9: If the LORD delight in us, then he will bring us into this land, and give it us; a land which floweth with milk and honey.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:32-33
Contradicts Numbers 13's fear by emphasizing that despite the people's lack of trust, God goes before them to choose their camps and fight for them.
Deuteronomy 1:32-33: Yet in this thing ye did not believe the LORD your God,
Contradiction with Hebrews 3:18-19
While Numbers 13 reflects the spies’ pessimism, Hebrews 3 points out the unbelief that prevented Israel from entering the promised rest, emphasizing faith is needed.
Hebrews 3:18-19: And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?