Contradiction with Numbers 18:20
Indicates that the Levites have no inheritance among the children of Israel, directly opposing Joshua 18:7's mention of the Levites having "the priesthood of the LORD" as their inheritance rather than a land inheritance.
Numbers 18:20: And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I [am] thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 44:28
States that the Lord is the inheritance of the Levites, which contrasts with the distribution of territories for the other tribes mentioned in Joshua 18:7.
Ezekiel 44:28: And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I [am] their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I [am] their possession.
Paradox #1
The conflict in Joshua 18:7 could be seen in the idea of distributing land to the tribes, which may imply fairness. However, the exclusion of certain groups from this distribution might seem inconsistent with the broader biblical themes of justice and equality. This could raise questions about why some were given land and others were not, potentially conflicting with ideas of fairness.