Contradiction with Numbers 14:34
This verse speaks about the punishment of the Israelites due to their lack of faith, suggesting unfulfilled promises in contrast to the complete fulfillment mentioned in Joshua 21:45.
Numbers 14:34: After the number of the days in which ye searched the land, [even] forty days, each day for a year, shall ye bear your iniquities, [even] forty years, and ye shall know my breach of promise. [breach...: or, altering of my purpose]
Contradiction with Judges 2:20-23
These verses describe how God left some nations in the land, contradicting the claim in Joshua 21:45 that all good promises were fulfilled and nothing failed.
Judges 2:20-23: And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice;
Contradiction with 2 Kings 21:14
This verse states that God will forsake the remnant of His inheritance, contradicting the promise of continual settlement found in Joshua 21:45.
2 Kings 21:14: And I will forsake the remnant of mine inheritance, and deliver them into the hand of their enemies; and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies;
Contradiction with Judges 3:1-4
These verses highlight nations left to test Israel, indicating incomplete fulfillment of peace and settlement, opposing Joshua 21:45.
Judges 3:1-4: Now these [are] the nations which the LORD left, to prove Israel by them, [even] as many [of Israel] as had not known all the wars of Canaan;
Paradox #1
Some people might see a contradiction with this verse because it suggests that all of God's promises were fulfilled. However, other parts of the Bible mention ongoing struggles and unfulfilled promises to the Israelites. This difference can seem inconsistent to some readers who expect all promises to be completely realized.
Paradox #2
One possible contradiction is that Joshua 21:45 suggests that all of God's promises to Israel were fulfilled, yet other parts of the Bible, like Judges, mention ongoing conflicts and incomplete conquests of the land. This can create an inconsistency in the narrative about whether all promises were completely realized at that time.
Paradox #3
The possible contradiction or inconsistency with this verse could relate to the idea of divine promises being fulfilled completely while, in other parts of life or within the biblical narrative, people might experience unfulfilled promises or hardships. This can create a tension between the notion of a divine plan and human experiences of unmet expectations.