Contradiction with Numbers 21:4
This verse shows the Israelites becoming discouraged because of the harsh journey, which contradicts the idea of a guided and purposeful journey mentioned in Psalms 136:16.
Numbers 21:4: And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. [discouraged: or, grieved: Heb. shortened]
Contradiction with Exodus 16:3
The Israelites express regret over leaving Egypt due to hardships, which contrasts with the gratitude for God’s guidance in Psalms 136:16.
Exodus 16:3: And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, [and] when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:2
The Israelites complain against Moses and Aaron, wishing to have died in Egypt, opposing the sentiment of divine guidance in Psalms 136:16.
Numbers 14:2: And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron: and the whole congregation said unto them, Would God that we had died in the land of Egypt! or would God we had died in this wilderness!
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:27
This verse describes the Israelites murmuring in their tents that God hates them, conflicting with the notion of His loving guidance in Psalms 136:16.
Deuteronomy 1:27: And ye murmured in your tents, and said, Because the LORD hated us, he hath brought us forth out of the land of Egypt, to deliver us into the hand of the Amorites, to destroy us.
Contradiction with Exodus 17:3
The people chide Moses for leading them out of Egypt, displaying distrust in God’s guidance, which contradicts the theme of praise in Psalms 136:16.
Exodus 17:3: And the people thirsted there for water; and the people murmured against Moses, and said, Wherefore [is] this [that] thou hast brought us up out of Egypt, to kill us and our children and our cattle with thirst?