Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 5:18
This verse describes the fighting men from the tribe of Reuben, suggesting disparity in numbers and leadership assignments compared to Numbers 2:11.
1 Chronicles 5:18: The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valiant men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skilful in war, [were] four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore, that went out to the war. [valiant...: Heb. sons of valour]
Contradiction with Exodus 12:41
The timing and numbers related to the Israelites' movements may appear different from those outlined in Numbers 2:11 and their logistical arrangements.
Exodus 12:41: And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with Numbers 1:27
The census numbers recorded in this verse can contrast with those in Numbers 2:11 when comparing troop arrangements.
Numbers 1:27: Those that were numbered of them, [even] of the tribe of Judah, [were] threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:2
This verse refers to the commandments and leadership concerns possibly conflicting with the camp order described in Numbers 2:11.
Deuteronomy 10:2: And I will write on the tables the words that were in the first tables which thou brakest, and thou shalt put them in the ark.
Contradiction with Judges 1:19
The successes and failures in battles seem to contradict the orderly representation and purpose found in Numbers 2:11.
Judges 1:19: And the LORD was with Judah; and he drave out [the inhabitants of] the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron. [drave...: or, possessed the mountain]
Contradiction with Numbers 26:7
Later census numbers could appear to contradict the earlier organization and quantities outlined in Numbers 2:11.
Numbers 26:7: These [are] the families of the Reubenites: and they that were numbered of them were forty and three thousand and seven hundred and thirty.
Contradiction with Joshua 4:12
Describes the Reubenites crossing into battle in a way that might contradict camp arrangements described in Numbers 2:11.
Joshua 4:12: And the children of Reuben, and the children of Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh, passed over armed before the children of Israel, as Moses spake unto them:
Contradiction with Numbers 10:2
Discusses trumpet usage which could seem conflicting with marching orders indicated in Numbers 2:11.
Numbers 10:2: Make thee two trumpets of silver; of a whole piece shalt thou make them: that thou mayest use them for the calling of the assembly, and for the journeying of the camps.