Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
Numbers 23:10 speaks of dying the death of the righteous, while Exodus 20:13 commands, "Thou shalt not kill," highlighting that one should not seek death.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 7:17
Numbers 23:10 desires death for righteousness, whereas Ecclesiastes 7:17 warns against being overly wicked or foolish, which could lead to an early death.
Ecclesiastes 7:17: Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time? [before...: Heb. not in thy time?]
Contradiction with Philippians 1:21
Numbers 23:10 wishes for the death of the righteous, while Philippians 1:21 states "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain," emphasizing the value of living for Christ.
Philippians 1:21: For to me to live [is] Christ, and to die [is] gain.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 3:9
Numbers 23:10 shows a desire for the end, while 2 Peter 3:9 expresses that God is patient, desiring everyone to come to repentance rather than perish.
2 Peter 3:9: The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.