Contradiction with Genesis 12:7
This verse contradicts Numbers 13:4 because it promises the land to Abram’s descendants, yet Numbers 13:4 presents a list of individuals in need to survey the promised land.
Genesis 12:7: And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.
Contradiction with Exodus 3:8
This verse depicts God's promise to deliver and give the land to the Israelites without needing exploration, contradicting the reconnaissance mission of Numbers 13:4.
Exodus 3:8: And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:21-22
This verse records the people's initiation in asking for exploration of the land, while Numbers 13:4 suggests God commanded the exploration.
Deuteronomy 1:21-22: Behold, the LORD thy God hath set the land before thee: go up [and] possess [it], as the LORD God of thy fathers hath said unto thee; fear not, neither be discouraged.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:3
This verse promises that every place where they set foot will be theirs, negating the need for recon that is ordered in Numbers 13:4.
Joshua 1:3: Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses.