Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 19:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 19:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 19:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, this part of the Bible is like a map showing the borders of a special land. It helps people know where different places are located, kind of like when you draw a picture of your neighborhood.

Joshua 19:27: And turneth toward the sunrising to Bethdagon, and reacheth to Zebulun, and to the valley of Jiphthahel toward the north side of Bethemek, and Neiel, and goeth out to Cabul on the left hand,

Contradiction with Judges 1:27

While Joshua 19:27 describes territory won, Judges 1:27 reveals the failure to drive out inhabitants.

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 Joshua 15:11

This verse describes the border of another tribe (Judah), which can conflict with boundaries at times.

Joshua 15:11: And the border went out unto the side of Ekron northward: and the border was drawn to Shicron, and passed along to mount Baalah, and went out unto Jabneel; and the goings out of the border were at the sea.

Contradiction with Numbers 34:11

Differences in boundary descriptions compared to Joshua 19:27 can lead to territorial discrepancies.

Numbers 34:11: And the coast shall go down from Shepham to Riblah, on the east side of Ain; and the border shall descend, and shall reach unto the side of the sea of Chinnereth eastward: [side of the sea: Heb. shoulder of the sea]

Contradiction with Joshua 13:1-2

Suggests incomplete conquest of the land described in Joshua 19:27, indicating contradiction in territorial control.

Joshua 13:1-2: 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 Genesis 10:19

Describes the boundaries of the Canaanites, which may contradict tribal boundaries in Joshua 19:27.

Genesis 10:19: And the border of the Canaanites was from Sidon, as thou comest to Gerar, unto Gaza; as thou goest, unto Sodom, and Gomorrah, and Admah, and Zeboim, even unto Lasha. [Gaza: Heb. Azzah]
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