Contradiction with Genesis 15:18
This verse promises the land between the river of Egypt and the Euphrates to the descendants of Abram, suggesting a broader territory than what is described in Joshua 13:27.
Genesis 15:18: In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 11:24
Describes the promised land as extending from the wilderness to Lebanon, and from the river Euphrates to the western sea, indicating a larger expanse compared to the more limited region in Joshua 13:27.
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 Numbers 34:2-12
Outlines boundaries of the promised land that do not specifically match the territories and specific cities mentioned in Joshua 13:27.
Numbers 34:2-12: Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this [is] the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, [even] the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof:)
Contradiction with Judges 2:1
Indicates a failure to fully possess the promised land, contradictory to the notion that territories were distributed as in Joshua 13:27.
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 2 Samuel 8:3
David's conquest extends to regions not mentioned in Joshua 13:27, suggesting expanded territories beyond those initially allocated.
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]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:21
Describes Solomon's rule over a vast region not confined to the boundaries described in Joshua 13:27, implying a larger dominion.
1 Kings 4:21: And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
Contradiction with Amos 6:14
Foretells the affliction of Israel from Hamath to the wilderness, encompassing a broader region than that specified in Joshua 13:27.
Amos 6:14: But, behold, I will raise up against you a nation, O house of Israel, saith the LORD the God of hosts; and they shall afflict you from the entering in of Hemath unto the river of the wilderness. [river: or, valley]