Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 22:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 22:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 22:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, Balak, who was the king of a place called Moab, saw how Israel had won against a group of people called the Amorites. He became worried because he thought his people might be next to fight against Israel.

Numbers 22:2: And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites.

Contradiction with Numbers 22:12

This verse directly contradicts Numbers 22:2 as God explicitly tells Balaam not to go with the Moabites, opposing any suggestion or fear that they can harm Israel.

Numbers 22:12: And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they [are] blessed.

Contradiction with Numbers 23:8

This verse contradicts Numbers 22:2 by highlighting Balaam’s inability to curse Israel whom God has blessed, countering Moab’s fear of Israel.

Numbers 23:8: How shall I curse, whom God hath not cursed? or how shall I defy, [whom] the LORD hath not defied?

Contradiction with Numbers 23:20

Opposes Numbers 22:2 as it states that God has blessed Israel, meaning Moab’s fears were unfounded.

Numbers 23:20: Behold, I have received [commandment] to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 23:5

Contradicts Numbers 22:2 by describing how God turned Balaam’s intended curse into a blessing for Israel, negating Moab’s concern of being overpowered.

Deuteronomy 23:5: Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.
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