Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Moses, he gave instructions to Eleazar the priest, Joshua, and the leaders of the tribes. They were to help make sure everyone followed what was decided for the people of Israel.

Numbers 32:28: So concerning them Moses commanded Eleazar the priest, and Joshua the son of Nun, and the chief fathers of the tribes of the children of Israel:

Contradiction with Numbers 14:22-23

The Israelites who rebelled and tested God were not allowed to see the promised land, contradicting the assurance in Numbers 32:28.

Numbers 14:22-23: Because all those men which have seen my glory, and my miracles, which I did in Egypt and in the wilderness, and have tempted me now these ten times, and have not hearkened to my voice;

Contradiction with Numbers 14:30

God swore that none of the men aged twenty and older would enter the land He promised, differing from the allowance given in Numbers 32:28.

Numbers 14:30: Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, [concerning] which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. [sware: Heb. lifted up my hand]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:37

Moses was forbidden to enter the promised land due to the Israelites' rebellion, which contrasts with the permission detailed in Numbers 32:28.

Deuteronomy 1:37: Also the LORD was angry with me for your sakes, saying, Thou also shalt not go in thither.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 32:51-52

Moses is denied entry to the promised land because he broke faith with God, opposing the entry rights described in Numbers 32:28.

Deuteronomy 32:51-52: Because ye trespassed against me among the children of Israel at the waters of Meribah-Kadesh, in the wilderness of Zin; because ye sanctified me not in the midst of the children of Israel. [Meribah-Kadesh: or, strife at Kadesh]
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