Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 13:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 13:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 13:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse lists some cities that were part of the land given to the tribes of Israel. It shows that God was helping His people find their home and reminding them to worship Him instead of other gods.

Joshua 13:17: Heshbon, and all her cities that [are] in the plain; Dibon, and Bamothbaal, and Bethbaalmeon, [Bamothbaal...: or, the high places of Baal, and house of Baalmeon]

Contradiction with Joshua 11:13

It states that Israel did not burn any of the cities built on mounds, whereas Joshua 13:17 mentions cities being mentioned as part of the territory given to the Reubenites.

Joshua 11:13: But [as for] the cities that stood still in their strength, Israel burned none of them, save Hazor only; [that] did Joshua burn. [in their...: Heb. on their heap]

Contradiction with Joshua 12:9

Lists Jericho as the first city King Joshua defeated, while Joshua 13:17 does not specify any conquest of mentioned cities, suggesting they were already included in a distributed inheritance rather than being specifically conquered.

Joshua 12:9: The king of Jericho, one; the king of Ai, which [is] beside Bethel, one;
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