Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 15:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 15:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 15:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Joshua, Caleb promised his daughter's hand in marriage to someone brave enough to capture a city, and Othniel, Caleb’s brother, did it, so he married Caleb’s daughter, Achsah. This is an example of keeping promises and being courageous.

Joshua 15:17: And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, took it: and he gave him Achsah his daughter to wife.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 2:49

Lists the descendants of Caleb without mentioning Othniel, which could be seen as a minor discrepancy with the narrative focusing on Othniel.

1 Chronicles 2:49: She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb [was] Achsah.

Contradiction with Judges 3:9

Portrays Othniel as a deliverer of Israel without direct connection to his marriage to Caleb's daughter, creating a different focus on his role.

Judges 3:9: And when the children of Israel cried unto the LORD, the LORD raised up a deliverer to the children of Israel, who delivered them, [even] Othniel the son of Kenaz, Caleb's younger brother. [deliverer: Heb. saviour]

Contradiction with Joshua 10:38-39

Mentions the conquest of Debir without specifying Othniel's role, whereas Joshua 15:17 highlights Othniel's specific actions in capturing the city.

Joshua 10:38-39: And Joshua returned, and all Israel with him, to Debir; and fought against it:
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