Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 14:4

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 14:4 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 14:4. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, the families of Joseph were split into two big groups called tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim, and they got their own land. The Levites, who were special helpers in God's house, didn’t get land like the others but got towns to live in with fields around them for their animals and things.

Joshua 14:4: For the children of Joseph were two tribes, Manasseh and Ephraim: therefore they gave no part unto the Levites in the land, save cities to dwell [in], with their suburbs for their cattle and for their substance.

Contradiction with Genesis 48:5

This verse states that Ephraim and Manasseh would be counted as Jacob's own sons, potentially implying direct inheritance, which could contradict the unique inheritance structure in Joshua 14:4.

Genesis 48:5: And now thy two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, which were born unto thee in the land of Egypt before I came unto thee into Egypt, [are] mine; as Reuben and Simeon, they shall be mine.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 47:13

This verse assigns Joseph only one portion, whereas Joshua 14:4 suggests double portions through Ephraim and Manasseh.

Ezekiel 47:13: Thus saith the Lord GOD; This [shall be] the border, whereby ye shall inherit the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph [shall have two] portions.

Contradiction with Numbers 26:52-55

These verses detail distributions based on lots to tribes, implying a different inheritance mechanism from what Joshua 14:4 might suggest.

Numbers 26:52-55: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:1-2

It states that the Levites would have no inheritance among the Israelites, yet Joshua 14:4 mentions Levites receiving cities.

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.
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