Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 19:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 19:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 19:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse is talking about the piece of land that was given to one of the groups of people, and it tells us the names of the places that were the border of this land. It's like describing the edges or corners of a big backyard where they lived.

Joshua 19:18: And their border was toward Jezreel, and Chesulloth, and Shunem,

Contradiction with Genesis 12:7

The land was promised to the descendants of Abram, not specifically outlining perhaps differing boundaries applicable to tribes like Issachar in Joshua 19:18.

Genesis 12:7: And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 34:4

The boundaries shown to Moses differ from the specific territory outlines in Joshua 19 for the various tribes.

Deuteronomy 34:4: And the LORD said unto him, This [is] the land which I sware unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, saying, I will give it unto thy seed: I have caused thee to see [it] with thine eyes, but thou shalt not go over thither.

Contradiction with Numbers 34:2

Describes the boundaries of Canaan that may not align exactly with the territory of Issachar as described in Joshua 19:18.

Numbers 34:2: Command the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye come into the land of Canaan; (this [is] the land that shall fall unto you for an inheritance, [even] the land of Canaan with the coasts thereof:)

Contradiction with Judges 1:27

Mentions places the Israelites did not drive out all inhabitants, conflicting with territorial assignments in Joshua.

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 Acts 7:5

Describes Abraham not owning land, presenting a broader historical claim conflicting with specific tribal allocations.

Acts 7:5: And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not [so much as] to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when [as yet] he had no child.
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