Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 17:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 17:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 17:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse talks about how the land was divided among the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, showing where their lands started and ended. It helps people understand how God gave each group their special place to live.

Joshua 17:9: And the coast descended unto the river Kanah, southward of the river: these cities of Ephraim [are] among the cities of Manasseh: the coast of Manasseh also [was] on the north side of the river, and the outgoings of it were at the sea: [river Kanah: or, brook of reeds]

Contradiction with Genesis 13:15

This verse promises the land to Abraham and his descendants, suggesting a broader claim to territory than the specific boundaries in Joshua 17:9.

Genesis 13:15: For all the land which thou seest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed for ever.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 19:14

This verse forbids moving a neighbor’s boundary marker, implying a fixity to borders that might contradict the expansion suggested in Joshua 17:9.

Deuteronomy 19:14: Thou shalt not remove thy neighbour's landmark, which they of old time have set in thine inheritance, which thou shalt inherit in the land that the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it.

Contradiction with Judges 1:27

This verse describes Israel's failure to drive out the inhabitants completely, contradicting the impression of complete possession in Joshua 17:9.

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 1 Kings 4:21

This verse describes the extent of Solomon's kingdom, which might differ from the territories outlined in Joshua 17:9.

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.

Contradiction with Psalm 105:11

This verse reiterates the promise of the land to the Israelites, implying total possession which might not align with the described boundary tensions in Joshua 17:9.

Psalm 105:11: Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance: [lot: Heb. cord]
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