Contradiction with Numbers 22:6
While Numbers 24:1 references Balaam seeking God's guidance, Numbers 22:6 portrays Balak seeking Balaam to curse the Israelites, showing a difference in intent.
Numbers 22:6: Come now therefore, I pray thee, curse me this people; for they [are] too mighty for me: peradventure I shall prevail, [that] we may smite them, and [that] I may drive them out of the land: for I wot that he whom thou blessest [is] blessed, and he whom thou cursest is cursed.
Contradiction with 2 Peter 2:15
This verse implies Balaam loved the wages of unrighteousness, which contradicts Numbers 24:1 where Balaam is seeking God's vision.
2 Peter 2:15: Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam [the son] of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
Contradiction with Jude 1:11
Jude condemns Balaam's way, suggesting wrongdoing, whereas Numbers 24:1 shows Balaam in a positive light seeking God’s will.
Jude 1:11: Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
Contradiction with Revelation 2:14
This verse criticizes Balaam for teaching Balak to cast a stumbling block, contradicting his apparent innocence in Numbers 24:1.
Revelation 2:14: But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
Contradiction with Numbers 22:12
God initially tells Balaam not to go with Balak's men, contrasting with Balaam's subsequent actions in Numbers 24:1 where he seeks divine signals.
Numbers 22:12: And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they [are] blessed.