Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 14:13

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 14:13 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 14:13. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse means that Joshua gave a special piece of land to Caleb because Caleb had been brave and trusted God. It shows that God keeps promises to those who follow Him faithfully.

Joshua 14:13: And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:23

This verse states that those who provoked God would not see the Promised Land, while Joshua 14:13 describes an inheritance given to Caleb.

Numbers 14:23: Surely they shall not see the land which I sware unto their fathers, neither shall any of them that provoked me see it: [Surely...: Heb. If they see the land]

Contradiction with Hebrews 3:18-19

These verses mention that unbelief prevented entry into God's rest, in contrast to Caleb's faithful inheritance of the land in Joshua 14:13.

Hebrews 3:18-19: And to whom sware he that they should not enter into his rest, but to them that believed not?

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:35

It declares that the faithless generation would not see the good land, opposing the narrative of Joshua 14:13 where Caleb, due to his faithfulness, receives his portion of the land.

Deuteronomy 1:35: Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil generation see that good land, which I sware to give unto your fathers,
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