Contradiction with Genesis 13:15
This verse promises land to Abraham and his descendants "forever," which might seem to include different territorial promises than those outlined in Joshua 16:5.
Genesis 13:15: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.
Contradiction with Numbers 34:2
Specifies boundaries given to Moses, which may differ from the allocation described in Joshua 16:5.
Numbers 34:2: Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this [is] the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, [even] the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof:)
Contradiction with Ezekiel 47:13
Describes boundaries for the land in a future vision, which may not align exactly with the boundaries in Joshua 16:5.
Ezekiel 47:13: 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 Deuteronomy 11:24
Promises extensive land from the wilderness to the Euphrates, possibly broader than the specific territory in Joshua 16:5.
Deuteronomy 11:24: Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates, even unto the uttermost sea shall your coast be.