Contradiction with Exodus 23:31
This verse promises the Israelites the land up to the Euphrates, suggesting wider territorial limits than those captured by Moses as described in Joshua 12:6.
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 1:7-8
These verses encourage the Israelites to take possession of a much larger land area, indicating a contradiction in the extent of land conquered by Moses in Joshua 12:6.
Deuteronomy 1:7-8: 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 Numbers 33:53
This verse commands the Israelites to occupy all the land of Canaan, contradicting the limited areas captured by Moses mentioned in Joshua 12:6.
Numbers 33:53: And ye shall dispossess [the inhabitants] of the land, and dwell therein: for I have given you the land to possess it.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 11:24
This promises that every place where they set their foot will be theirs, suggesting a more extensive conquest than that listed in Joshua 12:6.
Deuteronomy 11:24: Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates, even unto the uttermost sea shall your coast be.
Contradiction with Joshua 1:4
Establishes a broader territorial claim extending to Lebanon and Euphrates, conflicting with the confines of land mentioned in Joshua 12:6.
Joshua 1:4: From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast.
Paradox #1
There is a contradiction regarding the description of territories conquered by Moses, as some other parts of the Bible suggest different timelines or different leaders responsible for these conquests. Additionally, archaeological evidence does not consistently support the large-scale conquests described in these narratives.
Paradox #2
The moral conflict in this verse could be seen as the ethical debate over the justification of war and conquest. It raises questions about whether taking land and defeating other people can be morally justified, especially when it involves violence and the displacement of inhabitants. This can conflict with principles of peace and compassion.