Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill" contradicts with the context of capturing and killing in Numbers 31:39.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:3-4
"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh..." suggests spiritual warfare over physical conflict, contrasting with Numbers 31:39.
2 Corinthians 10:3-4: For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:
Contradiction with Romans 12:17
"Recompense to no man evil for evil" contrasts the taking of livestock and lives as part of retribution in Numbers 31:39.
Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
Contradiction with James 3:17
"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable..." emphasizes peace over the wartime actions in Numbers 31:39.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers..." contradicts the acts of war and plunder described in Numbers 31:39.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.