Contradiction with Joshua 21:43
This verse states that the Lord gave Israel all the land He had sworn to give their ancestors, suggesting completeness, which contradicts the idea of needing additional provision from the children of Israel as seen in Joshua 21:3.
Joshua 21:43: And the LORD gave unto Israel all the land which he sware to give unto their fathers; and they possessed it, and dwelt therein.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency in Joshua 21:3 might relate to the allocation of land to the Levites. In earlier parts of the Bible, it's suggested that the Israelites were to drive out all the original inhabitants of the land and take possession of it. However, if some of the allocated towns were still inhabited by others, or if the method of allocation does not seem fair or consistent with other parts of scripture, that could cause confusion or appear inconsistent. Additionally, the Levites not owning land may conflict with broader understandings of tribal inheritance and land ownership in Israel.