Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 15:58

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 15:58 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 15:58. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Joshua, this verse lists the names of towns that were given to the people of Judah. It helps show which places belonged to them in the land God promised.

Joshua 15:58: Halhul, Bethzur, and Gedor,

Contradiction with Joshua 19:1

Joshua 19:1 mentions the territory of the tribe of Simeon being within the inheritance of the tribe of Judah, potentially causing confusion about territorial boundaries.

Joshua 19:1: And the second lot came forth to Simeon, [even] for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah.

Contradiction with Judges 1:21

Indicates that the tribe of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem, which is inconsistent with complete control or allocation described in Joshua 15:58.

Judges 1:21: And the children of Benjamin did not drive out the Jebusites that inhabited Jerusalem; but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Benjamin in Jerusalem unto this day.

Contradiction with 2 Samuel 5:7

States David captured the stronghold of Zion, indicating a shift or change in territorial control not mentioned in Joshua 15.

2 Samuel 5:7: Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same [is] the city of David.

Contradiction with Joshua 17:12-13

Highlights that some tribes could not drive out certain inhabitants, which could create a discrepancy if similar circumstances applied to territories mentioned in Joshua 15:58.

Joshua 17:12-13: Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out [the inhabitants of] those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:57-64

Outlines specific cities and assignments to Levites, which might conflict with allocations listed for Judah in Joshua 15.

1 Chronicles 6:57-64: And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, [namely], Hebron, [the city] of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their suburbs,
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