Contradiction with Judges 1:34
This verse describes the Amorites forcing the children of Dan into the mountains, contrasting with Joshua 19:47 where the children of Dan expand their territory.
Judges 1:34: And the Amorites forced the children of Dan into the mountain: for they would not suffer them to come down to the valley:
Paradox #1
One possible contradiction relates to the land assignment. Joshua 19:47 mentions the tribe of Dan capturing a city because their assigned territory was too small, which seems inconsistent with earlier descriptions in the Bible where land divisions might appear clear and sufficient.
Paradox #2
Joshua 19:47 might show a contradiction or inconsistency when compared to other passages because it talks about the territory of the tribe of Dan. There could be confusion about the extent or location of Dan's inheritance, as some passages imply they struggled to occupy their allotted land, leading them to move and capture another city. This may seem inconsistent with other lists of tribal allotments or the total area described elsewhere.