Contradiction with Deuteronomy 33:17
This verse allocates the territories of tribes differently, highlighting separate jurisdiction for Ephraim and Manasseh as opposed to sharing land as Psalms 108:8 suggests.
Deuteronomy 33:17: His glory [is like] the firstling of his bullock, and his horns [are like] the horns of unicorns: with them he shall push the people together to the ends of the earth: and they [are] the ten thousands of Ephraim, and they [are] the thousands of Manasseh. [unicorns: Heb. an unicorn]
Contradiction with Genesis 48:19
Jacob's blessing places Ephraim over Manasseh, implying a different hierarchy than that described in Psalms 108:8.
Genesis 48:19: And his father refused, and said, I know [it], my son, I know [it]: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations. [multitude: Heb. fulness]
Contradiction with Judges 12:1
This verse shows the conflict and separation between Ephraim and the other tribes, contrasting the unity implied in Psalms 108:8.
Judges 12:1: And the men of Ephraim gathered themselves together, and went northward, and said unto Jephthah, Wherefore passedst thou over to fight against the children of Ammon, and didst not call us to go with thee? we will burn thine house upon thee with fire. [gathered...: Heb. were called]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 11:31
Here, the kingdom is divided, with Jeroboam ruling over ten tribes including Ephraim, contrasting the unified leadership implied in Psalms 108:8.
1 Kings 11:31: And he said to Jeroboam, Take thee ten pieces: for thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel, Behold, I will rend the kingdom out of the hand of Solomon, and will give ten tribes to thee:
Contradiction with Joshua 17:14
Ephraim complains about not having enough land, which conflicts with the sufficient inheritance implied in Psalms 108:8.
Joshua 17:14: And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me [but] one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I [am] a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?