Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 21:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 21:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 21:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Joshua, God told Moses to make sure the people had towns to live in and nearby fields for their animals. This means God was taking care of the people's needs by giving them places to live and land for their cows and sheep.

Joshua 21:2: And they spake unto them at Shiloh in the land of Canaan, saying, The LORD commanded by the hand of Moses to give us cities to dwell in, with the suburbs thereof for our cattle.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 10:9

This verse states that the Levites have no inheritance among their brothers, which contrasts with them receiving cities and pasture lands in Joshua 21:2.

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 Numbers 18:20

God tells Aaron that the Levites will have no inheritance in the land, whereas Joshua 21:2 involves giving them cities.

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 18:1-2

This verse states that the Levites have no inheritance, unlike the distribution mentioned in Joshua 21:2.

Deuteronomy 18:1-2: The priests the Levites, [and] all the tribe of Levi, shall have no part nor inheritance with Israel: they shall eat the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and his inheritance.

Contradiction with Leviticus 25:32-34

It details that the houses in the cities of the Levites are their permanent possession, ensuring their needs can contradict the temporary nature of land allocation mentioned in Joshua 21:2.

Leviticus 25:32-34: Notwithstanding the cities of the Levites, [and] the houses of the cities of their possession, may the Levites redeem at any time.
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