Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 21:15

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 21:15 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 21:15. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, God had a plan for the people of Israel to live together and be happy in a new land. They shared towns and places to live, and everyone had a special place to belong.

Joshua 21:15: And Holon with her suburbs, and Debir with her suburbs, [Holon: also called, Hilen]

Contradiction with Joshua 19:15

Joshua 19:15 lists "And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages," which appears to enumerate different cities as part of Zebulun's inheritance, potentially conflicting with the listed cities in Joshua 21:15.

Joshua 19:15: And Kattath, and Nahallal, and Shimron, and Idalah, and Bethlehem: twelve cities with their villages.

Contradiction with Judges 1:11

Judges 1:11 mentions Debir is also called Kirjath-Sepher, suggesting a different context or ownership, which may contrast with its inclusion as a Levitical city in Joshua 21:15.

Judges 1:11: And from thence he went against the inhabitants of Debir: and the name of Debir before [was] Kirjathsepher:

Contradiction with 1 Chronicles 6:58-59

This passage states, "And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs," using "Hilen" instead of "Holon," indicating a possible variance in the name or location of the cities mentioned.

1 Chronicles 6:58-59: And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs, [Hilen: or, Holon]

Contradiction with Joshua 15:51

This lists "And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages," assigning Holon to the tribe of Judah, without indicating it as a Levitical city, which could conflict with its depiction in Joshua 21:15.

Joshua 15:51: And Goshen, and Holon, and Giloh; eleven cities with their villages:
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