Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 15:28

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 15:28 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 15:28. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book Joshua, this verse lists some of the towns that were given to the tribe of Judah. It's like saying these places are special gifts for them to live in and take care of.

Joshua 15:28: And Hazarshual, and Beersheba, and Bizjothjah,

Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:24

Joshua 15:28 lists towns in the territory of Judah, whereas 1 Kings 4:24 explains Solomon's rule over a region that does not align with Judah’s original boundaries.

1 Kings 4:24: For he had dominion over all [the region] on this side the river, from Tiphsah even to Azzah, over all the kings on this side the river: and he had peace on all sides round about him.

Contradiction with Joshua 15:32

Joshua 15:28 mentions towns allocated to Judah, but Joshua 15:32 includes more towns and gives a different total count, indicating an inconsistency in numbering or listing.

Joshua 15:32: And Lebaoth, and Shilhim, and Ain, and Rimmon: all the cities [are] twenty and nine, with their villages:

Contradiction with Joshua 19:7

Joshua 15:28 lists towns under the tribe of Judah, but Joshua 19:7 repeats some of these towns as part of the tribe of Simeon's inheritance, suggesting overlapping tribal allocations.

Joshua 19:7: Ain, Remmon, and Ether, and Ashan; four cities and their villages:
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