Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 15:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 15:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 15:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Joshua, this verse is about describing the boundaries of land given to a tribe of Israel. It talks about the places the border passes through, like Bethhogla, Betharabah, and a special stone that belonged to someone named Bohan.

Joshua 15:6: And the border went up to Bethhogla, and passed along by the north of Betharabah; and the border went up to the stone of Bohan the son of Reuben:

Contradiction with Joshua 15:1

Details a different boundary compared to the northernmost point in verse 6.

Joshua 15:1: [This] then was the lot of the tribe of the children of Judah by their families; [even] to the border of Edom the wilderness of Zin southward [was] the uttermost part of the south coast.

Contradiction with Joshua 16:1

Describes a boundary for a different tribe (Joseph), leading to potential geographic inconsistencies.

Joshua 16:1: And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel, [fell: Heb. went forth]

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:8-9

Implies expanding borders, contrasting with fixed borders in Joshua 15:6.

Deuteronomy 19:8-9: And if the LORD thy God enlarge thy coast, as he hath sworn unto thy fathers, and give thee all the land which he promised to give unto thy fathers;

Contradiction with Judges 2:1-3

Mentions not fully driving out inhabitants, contrasting with Joshua 15:6 presuming complete control.

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 Numbers 34:1-12

Provides boundaries for Israel that vary from Joshua 15:6 specifications.

Numbers 34:1-12: And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
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