Contradiction with Numbers 13:31
This verse contradicts Joshua 17:17 by showing a lack of confidence in Israel's ability to conquer the land, compared to Joshua's encouragement of strength and capability.
Numbers 13:31: But the men that went up with him said, We be not able to go up against the people; for they [are] stronger than we.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 1:28
The people express fear and doubt about their ability to occupy the land, opposing Joshua’s notion of empowerment in Joshua 17:17.
Deuteronomy 1:28: Whither shall we go up? our brethren have discouraged our heart, saying, The people [is] greater and taller than we; the cities [are] great and walled up to heaven; and moreover we have seen the sons of the Anakims there. [discouraged: Heb. melted]
Contradiction with Judges 1:19
Describes Judah's inability to drive out the inhabitants of the plain due to their iron chariots, conflicting with Joshua's assertion of capability over greater challenges.
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 Samuel 17:33
Saul tells David he cannot fight Goliath, mirroring disbelief in one's own capability, while Joshua asserts they are strong enough.
1 Samuel 17:33: And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou [art but] a youth, and he a man of war from his youth.
Contradiction with Numbers 14:3
The Israelites fear being unable to conquer the Promised Land, contrasting Joshua's assurance of their strength and ability in Joshua 17:17.
Numbers 14:3: And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?