Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 21:10

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 21:10 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 21:10. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse tells us that the family of Aaron, who belonged to a special group called the Kohathites, were given the first choice of land because they were part of the Levi family, who helped in God's special work. So, it's like they got the first pick in a big game of land choosing because they had an important job.

Joshua 21:10: Which the children of Aaron, [being] of the families of the Kohathites, [who were] of the children of Levi, had: for theirs was the first lot.

Contradiction with Numbers 35:2

This verse specifies that the Levites must be given cities to dwell in, which aligns rather than contradicts with Joshua 21:10 where cities are assigned to them.

Numbers 35:2: Command the children of Israel, that they give unto the Levites of the inheritance of their possession cities to dwell in; and ye shall give [also] unto the Levites suburbs for the cities round about them.

Contradiction with Numbers 18:20

God tells Aaron that he will have no inheritance in their land, while Joshua 21:10 involves inheritance of cities for the Levites.

Numbers 18:20: And the LORD spake unto Aaron, Thou shalt have no inheritance in their land, neither shalt thou have any part among them: I [am] thy part and thine inheritance among the children of Israel.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:9

This verse states that Levi has no part nor inheritance with his brethren, in contrast to Joshua 21:10 where the Levites receive cities.

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 Ezekiel 44:28

It affirms that the Levites should not have inheritance, differing from Joshua 21:10 wherein they are given cities and lands.

Ezekiel 44:28: And it shall be unto them for an inheritance: I [am] their inheritance: and ye shall give them no possession in Israel: I [am] their possession.
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