Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 26:49

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 26:49 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 26:49. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, this verse is a way to count the different groups of people in a big Israelite family. It shows who belonged to Jezer's group, called the Jezerites, and Shillem's group, called the Shillemites.

Numbers 26:49: Of Jezer, the family of the Jezerites: of Shillem, the family of the Shillemites. [Shillem: also called, Shallum]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

This verse commands "Thou shalt not kill," while Numbers 26:49 lists the descendants of Naphtali who were numbered for potential warfare.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Here, Jesus teaches "Love your enemies," which contrasts with the context of preparing for military action in Numbers 26:49.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah speaks of beating swords into plowshares, advocating for peace, unlike the mobilization implied in Numbers 26:49.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking revenge, in contrast to the potential for conflict in the census context of Numbers 26:49.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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