Contradiction with Genesis 49:5-7
Simeon and Levi are described as being divided and scattered, yet Joshua 19:4 assigns territory to the tribe of Simeon, suggesting a more stable inheritance.
Genesis 49:5-7: Simeon and Levi [are] brethren; instruments of cruelty [are in] their habitations. [instruments...: or, their swords are weapons of violence]
Contradiction with Joshua 13:33
States that Levi received no inheritance, contradicting the notion of land distribution like in Joshua 19:4, albeit Levi versus Simeon, it's part of territorial distinctions.
Joshua 13:33: But unto the tribe of Levi Moses gave not [any] inheritance: the LORD God of Israel [was] their inheritance, as he said unto them.
Contradiction with Joshua 19:9
Simeon's inheritance was within Judah's, which conflicts with Joshua 19:4 implying a distinct portion for Simeon.
Joshua 19:9: Out of the portion of the children of Judah [was] the inheritance of the children of Simeon: for the part of the children of Judah was too much for them: therefore the children of Simeon had their inheritance within the inheritance of them.
Contradiction with Joshua 15:62
Lists a different set of towns in the southern Negev region allocated to Judah, contradicting the specific towns given to Simeon in Joshua 19:4.
Joshua 15:62: And Nibshan, and the city of Salt, and Engedi; six cities with their villages.
Contradiction with Judges 1:3
Simeon cooperates with Judah to fight for land, suggesting dependence rather than the independent allocation of territory seen in Joshua 19:4.
Judges 1:3: And Judah said unto Simeon his brother, Come up with me into my lot, that we may fight against the Canaanites; and I likewise will go with thee into thy lot. So Simeon went with him.
Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 4:31
Mentions towns of Simeon until the reign of David, contrasting with the earlier fixed delineation in Joshua 19:4.
1 Chronicles 4:31: And at Bethmarcaboth, and Hazarsusim, and at Bethbirei, and at Shaaraim. These [were] their cities unto the reign of David. [Hazarsusim: or, Hazarsusah]