Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 19:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 19:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 19:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Joshua, God gave a big piece of land to the people of Judah, and because they had more than they needed, they shared some of it with the people of Simeon so everyone could have their own home. This shows how sharing can help everyone have enough.

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 13:1

In Joshua 13:1, it is stated that much land remains to be possessed, suggesting no need for territories to be reallocated as described in Joshua 19:9.

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 Numbers 34:2

Numbers 34:2 details the borders of the land of Canaan, suggesting a fixed land division, contrasting with the flexible allocation in Joshua 19:9.

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 10:9

Deuteronomy 10:9 states that the tribe of Levi had no inheritance among the Israelites, while Joshua 19:9 indicates a redistribution involving other tribes' inheritances.

Deuteronomy 10:9: Wherefore Levi hath no part nor inheritance with his brethren; the LORD [is] his inheritance, according as the LORD thy God promised him.

Contradiction with Joshua 15:20

In Joshua 15:20, the borders of Judah are described, implying a definite territorial inheritance unchallenged by reallocations seen in Joshua 19:9.

Joshua 15:20: This [is] the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Judah according to their families.

Contradiction with Judges 1:27

Judges 1:27 notes that the tribe of Manasseh did not drive out certain inhabitants, which is passive compared to the active land redistribution described in Joshua 19:9.

Judges 1:27: Neither did Manasseh drive out [the inhabitants of] Bethshean and her towns, nor Taanach and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Dor and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Ibleam and her towns, nor the inhabitants of Megiddo and her towns: but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.

Paradox #1

Joshua 19:9 might present a numerical inconsistency due to differing accounts of land allocation among the tribes of Israel. The specific territories assigned could show variations when compared with other passages that discuss tribal boundaries and allocations. This can cause confusion over the exact size or division of land among the tribes.

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