Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 21:11

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 21:11 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 21:11. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Joshua, God gave the Israelites the city of Hebron to live in, which used to belong to a man named Arba. This was a special gift, and the city had lots of open land around it for everyone to enjoy.

Joshua 21:11: And they gave them the city of Arba the father of Anak, which [city is] Hebron, in the hill [country] of Judah, with the suburbs thereof round about it. [the city...: or, Kirjatharba]

Contradiction with Joshua 11:23

This verse states that Joshua took the whole land according to what the Lord had spoken to Moses, which may contradict the specific allocation mentioned in Joshua 21:11.

Joshua 11:23: So Joshua took the whole land, according to all that the LORD said unto Moses; and Joshua gave it for an inheritance unto Israel according to their divisions by their tribes. And the land rested from war.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:9

This states that the Levites have no inheritance with their brethren, as the Lord is their inheritance, which could contradict the Levites receiving Hebron in Joshua 21:11.

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 14:13-14

Caleb is given Hebron as his inheritance, which might conflict with the allocation of Hebron to the Levites in Joshua 21:11.

Joshua 14:13-14: And Joshua blessed him, and gave unto Caleb the son of Jephunneh Hebron for an inheritance.

Contradiction with Numbers 35:2-3

Levites are to receive cities and suburbs instead of inherited land; the specific mention of 'inheritance' in Joshua 21:11 may seem at odds.

Numbers 35:2-3: 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 Judges 1:20

Hebron is given to Caleb, consistent with God's promise, which contrasts with its mention as a Levitical city in Joshua 21:11.

Judges 1:20: And they gave Hebron unto Caleb, as Moses said: and he expelled thence the three sons of Anak.
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