Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 19:32

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 19:32 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 19:32. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Joshua, God gave the land to the families of Naphtali, which was their special piece of land to live on. This was part of dividing the land so that each group in God's big family had a place to call their own.

Joshua 19:32: The sixth lot came out to the children of Naphtali, [even] for the children of Naphtali according to their families.

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.
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