Contradictions and Paradoxes in Numbers 32:35

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Numbers 32:35 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Numbers 32:35. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Numbers, this verse lists some of the places that the Israelite people lived in when God was leading them to a special land. It's like saying, "These are some of the towns where they made their homes."

Numbers 32:35: And Atroth, Shophan, and Jaazer, and Jogbehah, [Jaazer: also called, Jazer]

Contradiction with Leviticus 26:1

Prohibits the making of idols, which could be seen as contradicting the allowance of building places like Ataroth, potentially for improper worship.

Leviticus 26:1: Ye shall make you no idols nor graven image, neither rear you up a standing image, neither shall ye set up [any] image of stone in your land, to bow down unto it: for I [am] the LORD your God. [standing...: or, pillar] [image of...: or, figured stone: Heb. a stone of picture]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:4

Instructs not to worship the Lord in the way the nations around had been doing, potentially contrasting with the cities built in Numbers 32:35 that could be perceived as adopting Canaanite practices.

Deuteronomy 12:4: Ye shall not do so unto the LORD your God.

Contradiction with Judges 2:2

Commands not to make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, possibly contradicting the settlement in Numbers 32:35 where Israelites build and occupy existing cities.

Judges 2:2: And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this?

Contradiction with Jeremiah 10:2

Advises not to learn the way of the nations, potentially contradicting the act of taking over and living in pre-existing cities which might influence Israelite culture.

Jeremiah 10:2: Thus saith the LORD, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them.

Contradiction with Exodus 34:12

Cautions against making treaties with inhabitants of other lands, contrasting with taking over the cities that may have existing populations in Numbers 32:35.

Exodus 34:12: Take heed to thyself, lest thou make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land whither thou goest, lest it be for a snare in the midst of thee:
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