Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 26:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 26:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 26:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, these two men, Dathan and Abiram, were part of a group who did not listen to Moses and Aaron and tried to go against what God wanted. They are remembered for causing trouble among the people.

Numbers 26:9: And the sons of Eliab; Nemuel, and Dathan, and Abiram. This [is that] Dathan and Abiram, [which were] famous in the congregation, who strove against Moses and against Aaron in the company of Korah, when they strove against the LORD:

Contradiction with Numbers 16:1-3

Numbers 16:1-3 describes Korah's rebellion against Moses and Aaron, which contradicts Numbers 26:9 that portrays only the involvement of Dathan and Abiram in the rebellion.

Numbers 16:1-3: Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took [men]:

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency might be found in the broader context of divine judgment versus human actions. Some see a conflict in how consequences are handled for rebellion or wrongdoing, as God's judgments may seem harsh by modern standards. This can challenge the understanding of justice and mercy.

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