Contradiction with Numbers 14:11
This verse highlights the Israelites' persistent unbelief and rebellion, whereas Numbers 14:39 shows their mourning and realization after being rebuked.
Numbers 14:11: And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?
Contradiction with Numbers 14:3
The Israelites doubting God's plan in verse 3 contrasts with their mourning in verse 39, showing their change in attitude.
Numbers 14:3: And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?
Contradiction with Exodus 16:2
The continuous murmuring and lack of trust in God's leadership, which is at odds with the mourning and repentance expressed in Numbers 14:39.
Exodus 16:2: And the whole congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness:
Contradiction with Psalms 78:18-19
These verses illustrate the Israelites' ongoing testing of God's patience and lack of faith, contrary to their contrition in Numbers 14:39.
Psalms 78:18-19: And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust.
Contradiction with Hebrews 3:8-9
These verses warn against hardening of hearts, like the Israelites did, contrasting with their remorse described in Numbers 14:39.
Hebrews 3:8-9: Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, in the day of temptation in the wilderness:
Contradiction with Numbers 14:1-2
The people's complaints and lack of faith prior to Moses's report oppose their subsequent sorrow in Numbers 14:39.
Numbers 14:1-2: And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:32
The Israelites' disbelief in God's promise contrasts their later regret and acknowledgment of error in Numbers 14:39.
Deuteronomy 1:32: Yet in this thing ye did not believe the LORD your God,