Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 15:48

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 15:48 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 15:48. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse is listing some places in the mountains that were part of the land given to the people of Israel. It's like saying, "Here are some towns in the hilly part of the land that God promised to them."

Joshua 15:48: And in the mountains, Shamir, and Jattir, and Socoh,

Contradiction with Joshua 18:5

It instructs the division of land among tribes by casting lots, rather than pre-appointed territories, as implied in Joshua 15:48.

Joshua 18:5: And they shall divide it into seven parts: Judah shall abide in their coast on the south, and the house of Joseph shall abide in their coasts on the north.

Contradiction with Genesis 12:7

Promises land to Abram's descendants broadly, without specific tribal allocations like those mentioned in Joshua 15:48.

Genesis 12:7: And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.

Contradiction with Numbers 34:13

Assigns land based on commandment to Moses, different from specific inheritance listings detailed in Joshua 15:48.

Numbers 34:13: And Moses commanded the children of Israel, saying, This [is] the land which ye shall inherit by lot, which the LORD commanded to give unto the nine tribes, and to the half tribe:

Contradiction with Judges 2:1-3

Speaks of incomplete conquest and failure to drive out inhabitants, contradicting the complete possession implied in Joshua 15:48.

Judges 2:1-3: And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. [angel: or, messenger]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:22

Mentions the small number of Israelite ancestors, contrasting with the extensive territory claims in Joshua 15:48.

Deuteronomy 10:22: Thy fathers went down into Egypt with threescore and ten persons; and now the LORD thy God hath made thee as the stars of heaven for multitude.
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