Contradiction with Judges 1:8
This verse states that the children of Judah fought against Jerusalem, which implies they could capture it, contradicting the claim that Judah could not drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem.
Judges 1:8: Now the children of Judah had fought against Jerusalem, and had taken it, and smitten it with the edge of the sword, and set the city on fire.
Contradiction with Judges 1:21
This verse suggests that the Benjamites did not drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem, indicating a shared struggle, thus conflicting with the notion that only Judah faced difficulty with the Jebusites.
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 5:6-7
This passage indicates that David captured the stronghold of Zion (Jerusalem) from the Jebusites, suggesting that the city did eventually fall under Israelite control, opposing the idea of persistent occupancy by the Jebusites.
2 Samuel 5:6-7: And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither. [thinking...: or, saying David shall not, etc]
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 11:4-5
This verse parallels 2 Samuel 5:6-7, where David captures Jerusalem from the Jebusites, directly contradicting the continued presence of the Jebusites as stated in Joshua 15:63.
1 Chronicles 11:4-5: And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which [is] Jebus; where the Jebusites [were], the inhabitants of the land.
Paradox #1
Joshua 15:63 might seem contradictory because it mentions that the people of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem. This can be puzzling because other parts of the Bible say that the Israelites were able to conquer all their enemies. This raises questions about the completeness of their conquest and God's promise to help them drive out their enemies.
Paradox #2
The contradiction lies in the claim that the Tribe of Judah couldn't drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem. However, earlier texts suggest that Jerusalem was already conquered by the Israelites. This creates confusion about who controlled the city and when.
Paradox #3
The contradiction in Joshua 15:63 could be seen in the context of the Israelites not being able to fully drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem, despite earlier narratives emphasizing complete obedience and conquest as instructed by God. This might appear inconsistent with other biblical passages that stress the importance of fulfilling God's commands completely and the promise of conquering the land fully.
Paradox #4
Numerical contradiction could arise if the verse seems to imply a certain count or condition that doesn't match other accounts or historical records. In this context, if one part of the Bible states that a certain task was completed or a group was defeated entirely, but this verse mentions an exception or incomplete status regarding the same task or group, it might appear inconsistent.