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,