Contradiction with Numbers 33:54
This verse describes the land distribution by lot for the children of Israel, potentially conflicting with the specific territorial borders given in Joshua 13:26.
Numbers 33:54: And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: [and] to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's [inheritance] shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit. [give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance] [give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance]
Contradiction with Judges 18:1
Here, the tribe of Dan seeks additional territory, suggesting boundaries were not fixed as implied in Joshua 13:26.
Judges 18:1: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: and in those days the tribe of the Danites sought them an inheritance to dwell in; for unto that day [all their] inheritance had not fallen unto them among the tribes of Israel.
Contradiction with Joshua 21:43
States that the Lord gave all the land He had sworn to give, potentially conflicting with some areas not fitting into Joshua 13:26’s description.
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 2 Samuel 8:3
Describes David's conquest extending Israel's borders, which may contradict the established borders in Joshua 13:26.
2 Samuel 8:3: David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates. [Hadadezer: or, Hadarezer]