Contradiction with Genesis 12:7
This verse talks about God promising the land to Abram's descendants, implying a broader, less specific territorial inheritance.
Genesis 12:7: And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.
Contradiction with Judges 1:27
It states that the Israelites did not drive out the Canaanites from certain territories, conflicting with Joshua 17:10's implications of specific territorial control and boundaries.
Judges 1:27: Neither did Manasseh drive out [the inhabitants of] Bethshean and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
Contradiction with Numbers 34:2
This outlines borders of the land of Canaan to be inherited, which may differ in specific descriptions or understanding.
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 Deuteronomy 11:24
Suggests a vast territorial promise from God to Israel that includes anywhere the Israelites set foot, a more expansive claim than Joshua 17:10’s description.
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.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:21
Discusses Solomon’s dominion over all kingdoms from the River to the land of the Philistines and to the border of Egypt, indicating a larger controlled territory.
1 Kings 4:21: And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.