Contradiction with Numbers 18:20
In this verse, God tells Aaron that he will have no inheritance in the land, similar to how Levi received no inheritance in Joshua 13:33. However, it specifies that God Himself is Aaron's portion, highlighting a more personal relationship, which contrasts with the broader tribal context in Joshua.
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 Ezekiel 44:28
This verse states that God will be the inheritance for the Levitical priests, emphasizing a spiritual inheritance rather than a physical one, which offers a varied perspective from the territorial context in Joshua 13:33.
Ezekiel 44:28: And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I [am] their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I [am] their possession.
Contradiction with Psalm 16:5
This verse speaks of the Lord as the "portion" of David's inheritance, indicating an individual spiritual inheritance rather than a physical land inheritance, presenting a different type of inheritance compared to the absence of land inheritance in Joshua 13:33.
Psalm 16:5: The LORD [is] the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. [of mine...: Heb. of my part]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:1-2
The passage reiterates that the Levitical priests have no inheritance of land among the Israelites, emphasizing their reliance on offerings, which serves as a detailed explanation of their specific role and entitlements, providing a nuanced context to the brief mention in Joshua 13:33.
Deuteronomy 18:1-2: The priests the Levites, [and] all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in that verse could be seen as the difference in treatment between the tribe of Levi and other tribes, in that they do not receive land as an inheritance while other tribes do. Some might view this as inconsistent or unfair treatment based on tribal identity.