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?