Contradiction with Job 42:2
Numbers 2:18 states the specific organization and leadership of the camp of Ephraim, while Job 42:2 emphasizes God's ultimate control and ability to do all things, potentially contradicting the fixed leadership roles without divine intervention.
Job 42:2: I know that thou canst do every [thing], and [that] no thought can be withholden from thee. [no thought can be...: or, no thought of thine can be hindered]
Contradiction with Proverbs 16:9
Numbers 2:18 gives a specific directive on where the tribe of Ephraim should camp, whereas Proverbs 16:9 suggests that it is ultimately God who directs a person's steps, implying a contradiction in human-established order.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Contradiction with Isaiah 55:8-9
Numbers 2:18 lays out the explicit arrangement for the tribes, which seems to contradict the concept in Isaiah that God's thoughts and ways are higher than humans, implying unpredictability in divine plans.
Isaiah 55:8-9: For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
Contradiction with James 4:13-15
Numbers 2:18 describes a specific arrangement for the camp which appears to contradict the teaching in James that one should acknowledge the Lord's will in making plans, suggesting a need for divine consultation.
James 4:13-15: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: