Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 19:29

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 19:29 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 19:29. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, this verse is about telling the story of how land was given to the people and showing the borders and important places in the land, like cities and the sea. It helps us remember that God cared about giving His people special places to live.

Joshua 19:29: And [then] the coast turneth to Ramah, and to the strong city Tyre; and the coast turneth to Hosah; and the outgoings thereof are at the sea from the coast to Achzib: [Tyre: Heb. Tzor]

Contradiction with Genesis 15:18

This verse defines the land promised to Abraham's descendants from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates, which is a broader territory than that specified in Joshua 19:29.

Genesis 15:18: In the same day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, Unto thy seed have I given this land, from the river of Egypt unto the great river, the river Euphrates:

Contradiction with Numbers 34:7-9

These verses outline the boundaries of the land of Canaan given to the Israelites, differing from the inheritance boundaries described in Joshua 19:29.

Numbers 34:7-9: And this shall be your north border: from the great sea ye shall point out for you mount Hor:

Contradiction with Joshua 13:1-7

This passage indicates that there were still lands to be conquered and allotted, suggesting incomplete territorial control contrary to the defined inheritance in Joshua 19:29.

Joshua 13:1-7: 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 Judges 1:31

It mentions areas that the tribe of Asher did not drive out inhabitants from, conflicting with the notion of complete possession implied in Joshua 19:29.

Judges 1:31: Neither did Asher drive out the inhabitants of Accho, nor the inhabitants of Zidon, nor of Ahlab, nor of Achzib, nor of Helbah, nor of Aphik, nor of Rehob:

Contradiction with 1 Kings 4:21

Describes Solomon's reign over all kingdoms from the river to the land of the Philistines and the border of Egypt, suggesting a different territorial control than specific tribal allotments in Joshua 19:29.

1 Kings 4:21: And Solomon reigned over all kingdoms from the river unto the land of the Philistines, and unto the border of Egypt: they brought presents, and served Solomon all the days of his life.
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