Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 22:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 22:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 22:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, the author of the book, the men from Moab went back to their king, Balak, and told him that Balaam did not want to come with them. They were trying to get Balaam to help, but he said no.

Numbers 22:14: And the princes of Moab rose up, and they went unto Balak, and said, Balaam refuseth to come with us.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 3:10

While Numbers 22:14 shows Balaam's men returned without additional divine instruction, 1 Samuel 3:10 describes God's persistence in conveying His message directly to Samuel multiple times.

1 Samuel 3:10: And the LORD came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:3

Numbers 22:14 involves Balaam's return without opposing God's will, whereas Jonah 1:3 illustrates Jonah's attempt to flee God's presence and command.

Jonah 1:3: But Jonah rose up to flee unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD, and went down to Joppa; and he found a ship going to Tarshish: so he paid the fare thereof, and went down into it, to go with them unto Tarshish from the presence of the LORD.

Contradiction with Jonah 1:1-2

Numbers 22:14 depicts Balaam's men leaving without God's further command, whereas Jonah 1:1-2 emphasizes God's direct order to Jonah.

Jonah 1:1-2: Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, [Jonah: Gr. Jonas]

Contradiction with Acts 9:4-6

In Numbers 22:14, Balaam's messengers leave without encountering divine interruption, contrasting with Acts 9:4-6 where Saul's journey is dramatically halted by divine intervention.

Acts 9:4-6: And he fell to the earth, and heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?
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