Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 13:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 13:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 13:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he sent men to explore the land, and among them was a man named Oshea. Moses gave him a new name, Joshua, which is important because Joshua would become a leader for God's people.

Numbers 13:16: These [are] the names of the men which Moses sent to spy out the land. And Moses called Oshea the son of Nun Jehoshua. [Oshea: also called Joshua] [Jehoshua: or, Joshua]

Contradiction with Numbers 27:18

Contradicts the claim that Moses renamed Hoshea to Joshua, as this verse describes God directly instructing Moses to appoint Joshua, implying God’s choice of name.

Numbers 27:18: And the LORD said unto Moses, Take thee Joshua the son of Nun, a man in whom [is] the spirit, and lay thine hand upon him;

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:9

Claims Joshua was filled with the spirit of wisdom by Moses laying his hands on him, suggesting a divine appointment rather than merely a renaming or commission by Moses.

Deuteronomy 34:9: And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.

Contradiction with Exodus 17:9

Mentions Joshua as already being appointed as a leader for battle before the events of Numbers 13:16, creating a contradiction regarding the timing and significance of his naming.

Exodus 17:9: And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. [Joshua: called Jesus]
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