Contradiction with Genesis 15:18
Here, God promises the land from the river of Egypt to the Euphrates to Abram, which differs from the specific allotment in Joshua 19:32 focused on Naphtali's land.
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 34:2
The borders of the land of Canaan are outlined here, which might conflict with specific tribal allotments described in Joshua 19, including verse 32.
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 Deuteronomy 11:24
This verse promises a broad territory to Israel, from the desert to Lebanon, and from the Euphrates to the Mediterranean, which may differ from the specific allocations found in Joshua 19:32.
Deuteronomy 11:24: Every place whereon the soles of your feet shall tread shall be yours: from the wilderness and Lebanon, from the river, the river Euphrates, even unto the uttermost sea shall your coast be.
Contradiction with Judges 1:33
This passage indicates that the tribe of Naphtali was unable to fully drive out the Canaanites from their land, potentially contradicting a full possession implied in Joshua 19:32.
Judges 1:33: Neither did Naphtali drive out the inhabitants of Bethshemesh, nor the inhabitants of Bethanath; but he dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land: nevertheless the inhabitants of Bethshemesh and of Bethanath became tributaries unto them.
Contradiction with Joshua 13:1
Describes large areas of land still to be possessed in Israel, potentially contradicting the notion of completed tribal territories in Joshua 19:32.
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 21:43
Claims all the land promised was taken and divided among tribes, which might contrast with other accounts of remaining Canaanite presence after allotments like in Joshua 19:32.
Joshua 21:43: And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.
Contradiction with Judges 17:1-6
Suggests a period of societal instability and lack of centralized control in Israel, contrasting with the orderly distribution of land in Joshua 19:32.
Judges 17:1-6: And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name [was] Micah.