Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 19:17

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 19:17 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 19:17. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse means that God chose a special piece of land for the Issachar family. Each family got their own part, like getting a piece of a giant puzzle.

Joshua 19:17: [And] the fourth lot came out to Issachar, for the children of Issachar according to their families.

Contradiction with Genesis 48:19

Contradicts by highlighting the prominence of Ephraim over Manasseh, while Joshua 19:17 mentions the allocation of land to the tribe of Issachar, not focusing on Ephraim's prominence.

Genesis 48:19: And his father refused, and said, I know [it], my son, I know [it]: he also shall become a people, and he also shall be great: but truly his younger brother shall be greater than he, and his seed shall become a multitude of nations. [multitude: Heb. fulness]

Contradiction with Numbers 2:3

This verse places Judah as the leading tribe, contradicting Joshua 19:17 by focusing on Issachar's inheritance, not Judah's leadership role.

Numbers 2:3: And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab [shall be] captain of the children of Judah.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 33:8

Emphasizes Levi's unique priestly role and lack of a land inheritance, opposing Joshua 19:17's emphasis on land allocation.

Deuteronomy 33:8: And of Levi he said, [Let] thy Thummim and thy Urim [be] with thy holy one, whom thou didst prove at Massah, [and with] whom thou didst strive at the waters of Meribah;

Contradiction with Matthew 16:18

Establishes Peter's role in Christianity, which contradicts Joshua 19:17, as it doesn't pertain to tribal partitions or land inheritances of Israel.

Matthew 16:18: And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [Peter: this name signifies a rock]
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