Contradiction with Numbers 23:1
Numbers 22:1 states the children of Israel set forward on their journey, while Numbers 23:1 emphasizes Balaam preparing to curse them, showing opposition to God’s instructions.
Numbers 23:1: And Balaam said unto Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven oxen and seven rams.
Contradiction with Exodus 14:10
Numbers 22:1 describes the Israelites encamped and safe, whereas Exodus 14:10 highlights their fear and peril as the Egyptians pursued them.
Exodus 14:10: And when Pharaoh drew nigh, the children of Israel lifted up their eyes, and, behold, the Egyptians marched after them; and they were sore afraid: and the children of Israel cried out unto the LORD.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:42
Numbers 22:1 marks the movement forward of Israel, while Deuteronomy 1:42 shows God instructing them not to go forward, contradicting the directive.
Deuteronomy 1:42: And the LORD said unto me, Say unto them, Go not up, neither fight; for I [am] not among you; lest ye be smitten before your enemies.
Contradiction with Joshua 6:1
Numbers 22:1 has the Israelites advancing their camp, contrasting Joshua 6:1 where Jericho is secured tightly against them.
Joshua 6:1: Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. [was...: Heb. did shut up, and was shut up]
Contradiction with Numbers 14:4
Numbers 22:1 tells of the Israelites' progress, yet Numbers 14:4 portrays their desire to return to Egypt, opposing the forward movement.
Numbers 14:4: And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.