Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17
These verses command the Israelites to utterly destroy certain cities, unlike Numbers 32:38 which notes rebuilding and renaming cities.
Deuteronomy 20:16-17: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:
Contradiction with Joshua 6:21
Describes the complete destruction of Jericho, conflicting with the rebuilding aspect in Numbers 32:38.
Joshua 6:21: And they utterly destroyed all that [was] in the city, both man and woman, young and old, and ox, and sheep, and ass, with the edge of the sword.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:3
God commands the total destruction of the Amalekites, contrasting with the peaceful resettlement in Numbers 32:38.
1 Samuel 15:3: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 48:8
Prophesies the complete destruction of Moabite cities, contrary to the preservation and renaming theme in Numbers 32:38.
Jeremiah 48:8: And the spoiler shall come upon every city, and no city shall escape: the valley also shall perish, and the plain shall be destroyed, as the LORD hath spoken.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 25:9
Predicts devastation of Moab's cities, opposing the continuation and transformation of cities mentioned in Numbers 32:38.
Ezekiel 25:9: Therefore, behold, I will open the side of Moab from the cities, from his cities [which are] on his frontiers, the glory of the country, Bethjeshimoth, Baalmeon, and Kiriathaim, [side...: Heb. shoulder of Moab]