Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 12:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 12:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 12:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, Og was a big, strong king who lived in a place called Bashan, and he was one of the last really tall and strong people from long ago. He had two main cities where he lived, called Ashtaroth and Edrei.

Joshua 12:4: And the coast of Og king of Bashan, [which was] of the remnant of the giants, that dwelt at Ashtaroth and at Edrei,

Contradiction with Joshua 13:12

Joshua 13:12 states that Og, the king of Bashan, remained of the remnant of the giants, which could suggest that his entire territory was not completely conquered, potentially contradicting the claim of complete conquest implied in Joshua 12:4.

Joshua 13:12: All the kingdom of Og in Bashan, which reigned in Ashtaroth and in Edrei, who remained of the remnant of the giants: for these did Moses smite, and cast them out.

Paradox #1

The contradiction or inconsistency in this context might relate to differences in the accounts of which kings were defeated and how their territories were described. Sometimes, the lists of defeated kings or territories in various parts of the Bible don't match up perfectly, leading to questions about historical accuracy or variations in oral traditions.

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