Contradiction with Genesis 46:10
Numbers 26:14 lists the total number of Simeon's descendants as twenty-two thousand two hundred, whereas Genesis 46:10 mentions only six sons of Simeon, suggesting a potential contradiction in the number of descendants.
Genesis 46:10: And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman. [Jemuel: or, Nemuel] [Jachin: or, Jarib] [Zohar: or, Zerah]
Contradiction with Exodus 1:5
Numbers 26:14 states the number of Simeon's descendants as twenty-two thousand two hundred, while Exodus 1:5 records the total number of Jacob's descendants entering Egypt as seventy, implying a discrepancy in family size or growth rate.
Exodus 1:5: And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt [already]. [loins: Heb. thigh]
Contradiction with Judges 1:3
Numbers 26:14 notes the number of descendants of the tribe of Simeon as significant, yet Judges 1:3 describes Simeon relying on the tribe of Judah for military aid, suggesting a contradiction in their capability based on numbers.
Judges 1:3: And Judah said unto Simeon his brother, Come up with me into my lot, that we may fight against the Canaanites; and I likewise will go with thee into thy lot. So Simeon went with him.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 4:27
Numbers 26:14 lists the count of Simeon's descendants in thousands, contradicting 1 Chronicles 4:27 which states that Simeon had relatively fewer descendants, impacting the tribe's overall size and influence.
1 Chronicles 4:27: And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah. [like...: Heb. unto]