Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 12:3

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 12:3 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 12:3. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse describes a part of the land that God promised to the Israelites, showing the areas they were to live in and take care of. It talks about different places and landmarks to help them understand where their new home would be.

Joshua 12:3: And from the plain to the sea of Chinneroth on the east, and unto the sea of the plain, [even] the salt sea on the east, the way to Bethjeshimoth; and from the south, under Ashdothpisgah: [the south: or, Teman] [Ashdothpisgah: or, the springs of Pisgah, or, the hill]

Contradiction with Numbers 21:24

References differences in the conquests made by the Israelites, asserting control over different regions.

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 1:7

Specifies contrasting instructions on regions to be entered and possessed.

Deuteronomy 1:7: Turn you, and take your journey, and go to the mount of the Amorites, and unto all [the places] nigh thereunto, in the plain, in the hills, and in the vale, and in the south, and by the sea side, to the land of the Canaanites, and unto Lebanon, unto the great river, the river Euphrates. [all...: Heb. all his neighbours]

Contradiction with Judges 1:21

Suggests certain areas were not fully captured, implying differences in territorial control.

Judges 1:21: And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day.

Contradiction with Judges 1:27

Indicates variability in geographic control and incomplete conquest.

Judges 1:27: 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 1 Kings 4:21

Describes Solomon's dominion, suggesting broader territories possibly different from those listed in Joshua 12:3.

1 Kings 4:21: And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
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