Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 13:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 13:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 13:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Joshua, this verse tells about the land that the people of Gad received as their special home, which included many cities and towns. It was a gift for their families to live and grow together.

Joshua 13:28: This [is] the inheritance of the children of Gad after their families, the cities, and their villages.

Contradiction with Joshua 13:14

This verse states that Levi did not receive a portion among the tribes, which contrasts with Joshua 13:28, detailing the inheritance of another tribe.

Joshua 13:14: Only unto the tribe of Levi he gave none inheritance; the sacrifices of the LORD God of Israel made by fire [are] their inheritance, as he said unto them.

Contradiction with Hebrews 7:5

This verse refers to the law of the Levites collecting tithes, which isn't directly related but offers a different view of inheritance than in Joshua 13:28.

Hebrews 7:5: And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:

Contradiction with Numbers 18:20

God tells Aaron that he will have no inheritance in the land, differing from the allocation of land in Joshua 13:28.

Numbers 18:20: And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I [am] thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:9

Declares that Levi has no portion or inheritance with his brothers, unlike the tribe division mentioned in Joshua 13:28.

Deuteronomy 10:9: Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD [is] his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.
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