Contradiction with Genesis 13:14-15
Contradicts by suggesting God promised the land to Abram's descendants, covering all directions, not limited to Judah's territory in Joshua 15:61.
Genesis 13:14-15: And the LORD said unto Abram, after that Lot was separated from him, Lift up now thine eyes, and look from the place where thou art northward, and southward, and eastward, and westward:
Contradiction with Numbers 33:54
Contradicts by describing land division by lot among tribes, implying variability in specific assignments, unlike specific territorial claims in Joshua 15:61.
Numbers 33:54: And ye shall divide the land by lot for an inheritance among your families: [and] to the more ye shall give the more inheritance, and to the fewer ye shall give the less inheritance: every man's [inheritance] shall be in the place where his lot falleth; according to the tribes of your fathers ye shall inherit. [give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance] [give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 2:5
Contradicts by indicating Edom's land inheritance wasn't to be contested by Israelites, whereas Joshua 15:61 describes inherited Judah lands including wilderness areas.
Deuteronomy 2:5: Meddle not with them; for I will not give you of their land, no, not so much as a foot breadth; because I have given mount Seir unto Esau [for] a possession. [no...: Heb. even to the treading of the sole of the foot]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:22
Contradicts through contrasting promises of vast multiplication of Israelites, implying an overpopulation concern conflicting with limited space described in Joshua 15:61.
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.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 47:13-14
Contradicts by outlining future redefined borders for Israel, differing from specific historical allocations like those in Joshua 15:61.
Ezekiel 47:13-14: Thus saith the Lord GOD; This [shall be] the border, whereby ye shall inherit the land according to the twelve tribes of Israel: Joseph [shall have two] portions.
Contradiction with 2 Samuel 8:3
Contradicts by describing regional expansion through warfare, conflicting with inheritance boundaries established in Joshua 15:61.
2 Samuel 8:3: David smote also Hadadezer, the son of Rehob, king of Zobah, as he went to recover his border at the river Euphrates. [Hadadezer: or, Hadarezer]
Contradiction with Joshua 21:43
Contradicts by summarizing the fulfillment of the land promise to all Israel, while Joshua 15:61 focuses on specifics for Judah.
Joshua 21:43: And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.
Contradiction with Judges 1:19
Provides a contradiction in the context of effective land capture, mentioning failure against iron chariots, versus successful land attainment implied in Joshua 15:61.
Judges 1:19: And the LORD was with Judah; and he drave out [the inhabitants of] the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron. [drave...: or, possessed the mountain]
Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:20-21
Contradicts by illustrating Solomon's territory and population beyond defined boundaries in Joshua 15:61.
1 Kings 4:20-21: Judah and Israel [were] many, as the sand which [is] by the sea in multitude, eating and drinking, and making merry.
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 20:7
Contradicts by emphasizing God's promise to Abraham's seed as inheriting the entire region, broader than the specific inheritance of Judah in Joshua 15:61.
2 Chronicles 20:7: [Art] not thou our God, [who] didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever? [who: Heb. thou]