Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 15:39

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 15:39 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 15:39. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Joshua, these names are places in the land that God promised to the Israelites. They are part of a list of towns that show how God kept His promises.

Joshua 15:39: Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,

Contradiction with Joshua 15:21

This verse contradicts Joshua 15:39 by listing different cities that were supposedly in the same region.

Joshua 15:21: And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,

Contradiction with Joshua 19:42

This verse provides a different set of boundaries for the territories assigned to the tribes, showing inconsistencies in territorial definitions.

Joshua 19:42: And Shaalabbin, and Ajalon, and Jethlah,

Contradiction with Judges 1:18

This verse contradicts Joshua 15:39 by stating that Judah captured different cities which are not listed in Joshua 15:39 mapping of territories.

Judges 1:18: Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:9-10

These verses describe administrative districts and cities under Solomon's rule that overlap differently with the territories listed in Joshua 15, leading to contradictions in land assignment.

1 Kings 4:9-10: The son of Dekar, in Makaz, and in Shaalbim, and Bethshemesh, and Elonbethhanan: [The son...: or, Bendekar]
Disclaimer: The content provided at PolarBible.com is for educational purposes only. Readers have the full right to agree or disagree with the interpretations and conclusions presented. We take no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken based on the information shared as Polar Verses.