Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 14:8
This verse mentions a different number for the strength of armies, contrasting the total given in Numbers 1:33.
2 Chronicles 14:8: And Asa had an army [of men] that bare targets and spears, out of Judah three hundred thousand; and out of Benjamin, that bare shields and drew bows, two hundred and fourscore thousand: all these [were] mighty men of valour.
Contradiction with Judges 7:2
God reduces the number of men in Gideon's army to show that victory does not depend on numbers, opposing the significance of large numbers in Numbers 1:33.
Judges 7:2: And the LORD said unto Gideon, The people that [are] with thee [are] too many for me to give the Midianites into their hands, lest Israel vaunt themselves against me, saying, Mine own hand hath saved me.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 14:6
Jonathan implies that numbers are irrelevant for God's ability to provide victory, contrasting the military census context of Numbers 1:33.
1 Samuel 14:6: And Jonathan said to the young man that bare his armour, Come, and let us go over unto the garrison of these uncircumcised: it may be that the LORD will work for us: for [there is] no restraint to the LORD to save by many or by few.
Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17
These verses suggest that a king is not saved by the multitude of an army, opposing the emphasis on large numbers in Numbers 1:33.
Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 17:45
David's statement to Goliath highlights faith over numerical strength, providing a contrast with the census of men fit for war in Numbers 1:33.
1 Samuel 17:45: Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Contradiction with Zechariah 4:6
This verse emphasizes reliance on God's spirit rather than numerical strength, which contrasts with the count in Numbers 1:33.
Zechariah 4:6: Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. [might: or, army]
Contradiction with Matthew 26:53
Jesus speaks of more than twelve legions of angels, suggesting divine power over human military numbers, opposing the earthly count in Numbers 1:33.
Matthew 26:53: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31
This verse emphasizes that safety is from the Lord rather than from horse or army numbers, differing from the focus in Numbers 1:33.
Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]