Contradiction with Genesis 22:17
This verse promises Abraham multiplied descendants, whereas Psalms 105:12 references only a few in number.
Genesis 22:17: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which [is] upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; [shore: Heb. lip]
Contradiction with Genesis 32:12
God's promise of making Jacob's descendants as numerous as the sand contrasts with the small number stated in Psalms 105:12.
Genesis 32:12: And thou saidst, I will surely do thee good, and make thy seed as the sand of the sea, which cannot be numbered for multitude.
Contradiction with Exodus 1:7
The children of Israel were fruitful and increased abundantly, in contrast to being few in number in Psalms 105:12.
Exodus 1:7: And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them.
Contradiction with Joshua 11:4
The multitude of people described here contrasts with the few mentioned in Psalms 105:12.
Joshua 11:4: And they went out, they and all their hosts with them, much people, even as the sand that [is] upon the sea shore in multitude, with horses and chariots very many.
Paradox #1
The possible inconsistency with Psalms 105:12 could relate to the historical context of the narrative it describes, as the verse might refer to the early days of the Israelite ancestors as a small group. This could potentially conflict with other biblical accounts that describe them as numerous during certain periods, leading to differences in perceived historical accuracy or timing between these narratives.