Contradiction with Genesis 41:52
This verse speaks of the land of affliction turning fruitful, whereas Numbers 33:9 points to continued journey after relief, not a transformation of affliction into abundance.
Genesis 41:52: And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction. [Ephraim: that is, Fruitful]
Contradiction with Exodus 15:27
In this verse, the presence of twelve wells and seventy palm trees is a place of rest, contrasting with Numbers 33:9, which is part of a journey without highlighting rest.
Exodus 15:27: And they came to Elim, where [were] twelve wells of water, and threescore and ten palm trees: and they encamped there by the waters.
Contradiction with Isaiah 43:19
This verse promises God making a way in the wilderness, opposing the idea in Numbers 33:9 where the journey is dictated and unchanging as they moved from Elim.
Isaiah 43:19: Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, [and] rivers in the desert.
Contradiction with Psalm 106:32
Describes ongoing strife and displeasure at Meribah, differing from Numbers 33:9 where there's no mention of conflict following their stop at Elim.
Psalm 106:32: They angered [him] also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses for their sakes:
Contradiction with 1 Kings 19:4
Elijah's journey into the wilderness is marked by despair and isolation, contrasting Numbers 33:9 which describes an orderly, albeit challenging, journey.
1 Kings 19:4: But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I [am] not better than my fathers. [for himself: Heb. for his life]