Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 12:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 12:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 12:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse is a simple list showing that God's people won battles against certain kings. It shows how God helped them and how they wrote down the names of the kings they defeated.

Joshua 12:17: The king of Tappuah, one; the king of Hepher, one;

Contradiction with Numbers 21:24

It contradicts Joshua 12:17 by narrating the defeat of king Sihon by Israel, whereas Joshua 12:17 lists it among kings conquered by Moses.

Numbers 21:24: And Israel smote him with the edge of the sword, and possessed his land from Arnon unto Jabbok, even unto the children of Ammon: for the border of the children of Ammon [was] strong.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 3:21

It contradicts by emphasizing Moses and the possession of the region, differing from the conquest emphasis in Joshua 12:17.

Deuteronomy 3:21: And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.

Contradiction with Joshua 13:10

This verse contradicts Joshua 12:17 by detailing differing territories and their control status after conquest.

Joshua 13:10: And all the cities of Sihon king of the Amorites, which reigned in Heshbon, unto the border of the children of Ammon;
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