Contradiction with Genesis 12:1
This verse speaks of God's command to Abram to leave his country and go to a land that God would show him, which contrasts with Numbers 22:39, where Balaam goes to a location based on Balak's directive rather than divine guidance.
Genesis 12:1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
Contradiction with Jonah 1:3
Jonah flees in the opposite direction of God's command, contrasting with Balaam who goes where Balak leads him, seemingly compliant.
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 Acts 5:29
Peter and the apostles say they must obey God rather than men, which contrasts with Balaam who follows the human king Balak’s request.
Acts 5:29: Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:22
Emphasizes that obedience to God is more important than sacrifices, while Balaam's journey with Balak appears more aligned with human desire than divine obedience.
1 Samuel 15:22: And Samuel said, Hath the LORD [as great] delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey [is] better than sacrifice, [and] to hearken than the fat of rams.
Contradiction with Colossians 3:23
Advises to do everything heartily as to the Lord, but in Numbers 22:39, Balaam's actions seem more aligned to pleasing Balak than serving God's purpose.
Colossians 3:23: And whatsoever ye do, do [it] heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;