Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 19:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 19:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 19:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse is describing the borders of the land given to one of the tribes of Israel. It talks about how the land is shaped and where it stretches to, like a map showing where their home is.

Joshua 19:14: And the border compasseth it on the north side to Hannathon: and the outgoings thereof are in the valley of Jiphthahel:

Contradiction with Joshua 15:9

Joshua 19:14 describes the border of Zebulun, while Joshua 15:9 refers to the border of Judah, which is different in location, thus presenting a contradiction in territorial boundaries.

Joshua 15:9: And the border was drawn from the top of the hill unto the fountain of the water of Nephtoah, and went out to the cities of mount Ephron; and the border was drawn to Baalah, which [is] Kirjathjearim:

Contradiction with Joshua 16:1

Joshua 19:14 specifies Zebulun's northern border, while Joshua 16:1 addresses the borders of Ephraim, showcasing a contradiction in regional assignments among the tribes.

Joshua 16:1: And the lot of the children of Joseph fell from Jordan by Jericho, unto the water of Jericho on the east, to the wilderness that goeth up from Jericho throughout mount Bethel, [fell: Heb. went forth]
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