Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 18:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 18:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 18:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book, Joshua, God's people gathered in a special place called Shiloh and put up a big tent where they could worship God. They were happy because they were finally living peacefully in the land God promised them.

Joshua 18:1: And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them.

Contradiction with Joshua 13:1

Joshua 18:1 describes the congregation assembling at Shiloh to set up the tabernacle, suggesting a settled phase, whereas Joshua 13:1 speaks of much land remaining to be possessed, indicating an ongoing conquest.

Joshua 13:1: Now Joshua was old [and] stricken in years; and the LORD said unto him, Thou art old [and] stricken in years, and there remaineth yet very much land to be possessed. [to...: Heb. to possess it]

Contradiction with Numbers 10:33

Joshua 18:1 mentions the tabernacle set up at Shiloh, while in Numbers 10:33 the Israelites were still journeying with the Ark and no permanent resting place for the tabernacle is indicated.

Numbers 10:33: And they departed from the mount of the LORD three days' journey: and the ark of the covenant of the LORD went before them in the three days' journey, to search out a resting place for them.
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