Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 19:25

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 19:25 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 19:25. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse is telling us about the land that was given to one of the tribes of Israel, showing us the different towns that were part of their new home. It's like describing the special area where this group of people got to live.

Joshua 19:25: And their border was Helkath, and Hali, and Beten, and Achshaph,

Contradiction with Joshua 19:47

It discusses the inheritance of the tribe of Dan, which extends beyond the borders assigned previously.

Joshua 19:47: And the coast of the children of Dan went out [too little] for them: therefore the children of Dan went up to fight against Leshem, and took it, and smote it with the edge of the sword, and possessed it, and dwelt therein, and called Leshem, Dan, after the name of Dan their father.

Contradiction with Judges 18:1

The verse mentions that the tribe of Dan was seeking an inheritance to dwell in, suggesting their original allotment was insufficient or unsatisfactory.

Judges 18:1: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: and in those days the tribe of the Danites sought them an inheritance to dwell in; for unto that day [all their] inheritance had not fallen unto them among the tribes of Israel.

Contradiction with Joshua 13:1

This indicates that there remained very much land to be possessed, suggesting incomplete conquest of territories.

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 Joshua 17:14

The children of Joseph complain that their portion is insufficient, indicating potential issues with land distribution consistency.

Joshua 17:14: And the children of Joseph spake unto Joshua, saying, Why hast thou given me [but] one lot and one portion to inherit, seeing I [am] a great people, forasmuch as the LORD hath blessed me hitherto?
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