Contradiction with Genesis 15:18-21
This passage promises the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, and others to Abraham, suggesting future possession rather than current control, contrasting with Deuteronomy 3:5 which describes taking fortified cities.
Genesis 15:18-21: In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:
Contradiction with Joshua 21:43-44
This states that the Lord gave all the land and rest to Israel, whereas Deuteronomy 3:5 mentions the specific conquest of fortified cities, suggesting ongoing conquest.
Joshua 21:43-44: And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.
Contradiction with Judges 1:27-29
These verses mention the Israelites failing to drive out all inhabitants from the land, contradicting the successful conquest and possession suggested in Deuteronomy 3:5.
Judges 1:27-29: Neither did Manasseh drive out [the inhabitants of] Bethshean and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:6-14
Describes David establishing control over various territories, indicating ongoing battles and not all lands being subdued as implied by the successful conquest in Deuteronomy 3:5.
2 Samuel 8:6-14: Then David put garrisons in Syria of Damascus: and the Syrians became servants to David, [and] brought gifts. And the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went.
Contradiction with Psalm 44:1-3
This reflects on past victories attributed to God's intervention, implying that not all such victories were achieved through direct military conquest as Deuteronomy 3:5 suggests.
Psalm 44:1-3: [To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, Maschil.] We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, [what] work thou didst in their days, in the times of old. [Maschil: or, of instruction]