Contradiction with John 1:46
Joshua 16:7 mentions towns and borders of a land allotment, while John 1:46 speaks skeptically about Nazareth, challenging the notion of significance in small towns.
John 1:46: And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 29:11
Joshua 16:7 is a historical account of territory, whereas Jeremiah 29:11 provides a hopeful promise, contradicting the mundane details of land division.
Jeremiah 29:11: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. [expected...: Heb. end and expectation]
Contradiction with Matthew 6:19-20
Joshua 16:7 focuses on earthly inheritance, while Matthew 6:19-20 advises to seek treasures in heaven, contradicting material focus.
Matthew 6:19-20: Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
Contradiction with Luke 12:15
Joshua 16:7 describes land possession; Luke 12:15 warns against material greed, promoting spiritual richness instead.
Luke 12:15: And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
Contradiction with 1 Corinthians 7:31
Joshua 16:7 concerns physical territories, while 1 Corinthians 7:31 suggests the transient nature of worldly things, contrasting permanence.
1 Corinthians 7:31: And they that use this world, as not abusing [it]: for the fashion of this world passeth away.