Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 24:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 24:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 24:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Moses, Balaam saw how the people of Israel were living in their camps, and then God's spirit filled him. This means God was with Balaam, and he was able to see how special the people of Israel were.

Numbers 24:2: And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding [in his tents] according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.

Contradiction with Numbers 22:12

This verse shows God instructing Balaam not to curse Israel, whereas in Numbers 24:2, Balaam sees God's favor upon 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

Here, Balaam acknowledges that he cannot curse whom God has not cursed, contrasting with the vision of blessing seen in Numbers 24:2.

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

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