Contradiction with Exodus 20:4
This verse forbids the making of graven images or idols, which may contradict the building practices for cities like Dibon in tribal allocations.
Exodus 20:4: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness [of any thing] that [is] in heaven above, or that [is] in the earth beneath, or that [is] in the water under the earth:
Contradiction with Acts 17:24
States that God does not dwell in temples made with hands, contradicting the idea of establishing religious buildings in cities like Dibon.
Acts 17:24: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19
Advises against laying up treasures on earth, potentially contrasting with the Israelites building and fortifying cities as described in Numbers 32:34.
Matthew 6:19: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Hebrews 11:10
Refers to seeking a city with foundations built by God, which may oppose the act of building earthly cities like Dibon.
Hebrews 11:10: For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker [is] God.
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Warns against covetousness and focusing on earthly possessions, which could contradict the priority of constructing cities.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.