Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 13:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 13:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 13:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse tells us about the land that the Israelites received. It mentions different places and shows that God kept His promise to give them a special land.

Joshua 13:27: And in the valley, Betharam, and Bethnimrah, and Succoth, and Zaphon, the rest of the kingdom of Sihon king of Heshbon, Jordan and [his] border, [even] unto the edge of the sea of Chinnereth on the other side Jordan eastward.

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]
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