Contradiction with Exodus 23:31
Suggests God will gradually drive out the inhabitants, not emphasizing immediate conquest as depicted in Joshua 12:1.
Exodus 23:31: And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:22
States that God will clear nations little by little, contrasting rapid conquests implied in Joshua 12:1.
Deuteronomy 7:22: And the LORD thy God will put out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee. [put...: Heb. pluck off]
Contradiction with Judges 2:21-23
Indicates that God left some nations to test Israel, contradicting the complete conquests implied in Joshua 12:1.
Judges 2:21-23: I also will not henceforth drive out any from before them of the nations which Joshua left when he died:
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 15:18-19
God commands Saul to utterly destroy the Amalekites, contrasting the peaceful approach seen post-victory in settlements mentioned in Joshua 12:1.
1 Samuel 15:18-19: And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed. [they...: Heb. they consume them]
Contradiction with Psalm 115:1
Highlights giving glory to God alone, which could contradict the listing and glorifying of military victories in Joshua 12:1.
Psalm 115:1: Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, [and] for thy truth's sake.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 9:23-24
Emphasizes boasting in knowing God, not in military conquest, contradicting the pride in victories seen in Joshua 12:1.
Jeremiah 9:23-24: Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise [man] glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty [man] glory in his might, let not the rich [man] glory in his riches:
Contradiction with Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, contradicting the war and conquest theme in Joshua 12:1.
Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Contradiction with Romans 12:18
Advocates for living peaceably with all, in contrast to the warfare focus of Joshua 12:1.
Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Contradiction with Ephesians 6:12
Focus on spiritual battle, contrasting physical battles and territorial conquests of Joshua 12:1.
Ephesians 6:12: For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high [places]. [flesh...: Gr. blood and flesh] [spiritual...: or, wicked spirits] [high: or, heavenly]
Contradiction with James 4:1
Discusses conflicts arising from desires, potentially contradicting divinely ordained conquests in Joshua 12:1.
James 4:1: From whence [come] wars and fightings among you? [come they] not hence, [even] of your lusts that war in your members? [fightings: or, brawlings] [lusts: or, pleasures]