Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 13:24

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 13:24 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 13:24. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse means that Moses gave a special piece of land to the tribe of Gad, so that the families of Gad could have a place to live and call their own. It shows how Moses helped share out the land to make sure everyone had a home.

Joshua 13:24: And Moses gave [inheritance] unto the tribe of Gad, [even] unto the children of Gad according to their families.

Contradiction with Judges 2:1

This verse contradicts Joshua 13:24 as it implies the land promised was not fully delivered to the Israelites, while Joshua 13:24 suggests part of the inheritance was given.

Judges 2:1: And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. [angel: or, messenger]

Contradiction with Joshua 21:43

This verse suggests that the Lord gave the entire land to Israel, contradicting the partial allocation in Joshua 13:24.

Joshua 21:43: And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.

Contradiction with Joshua 18:3

This verse highlights Israel's failure to occupy their land promptly, while Joshua 13:24 speaks of land given to a specific tribe.

Joshua 18:3: And Joshua said unto the children of Israel, How long [are] ye slack to go to possess the land, which the LORD God of your fathers hath given you?

Contradiction with Numbers 32:23

This verse warns of sin's consequences but contrasts with the seemingly straightforward allotment in Joshua 13:24.

Numbers 32:23: But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against the LORD: and be sure your sin will find you out.

Contradiction with Joshua 22:4

Implies rest was given after possession was complete, contrasting with the ongoing distribution indicated by Joshua 13:24.

Joshua 22:4: And now the LORD your God hath given rest unto your brethren, as he promised them: therefore now return ye, and get you unto your tents, [and] unto the land of your possession, which Moses the servant of the LORD gave you on the other side Jordan.
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