Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Promotes love and kindness to enemies, contrasting with the hostile actions in Numbers 31.
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 Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts the war and killing in Numbers 31.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers" contrasts with the conflict and division described in Numbers 31.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4
Encourages turning swords into plowshares and no longer learning war, in contrast to the military actions in Numbers 31.
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 Amos 5:15
Calls for hating evil and loving good, contrasting with the moral implications of the actions in Numbers 31.
Amos 5:15: Hate the evil, and love the good, and establish judgment in the gate: it may be that the LORD God of hosts will be gracious unto the remnant of Joseph.
Contradiction with 1 John 4:8
"God is love," which conflicts with the harsh military judgment found in Numbers 31.
1 John 4:8: He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against taking vengeance, while Numbers 31 includes acts of retribution.
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.