Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 21:8

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 21:8 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 21:8. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to Joshua, God told the people of Israel to give some cities and land to the Levites, who were special helpers for God. They followed God's instructions as given through Moses, making sure the Levites had places to live and work.

Joshua 21:8: And the children of Israel gave by lot unto the Levites these cities with their suburbs, as the LORD commanded by the hand of Moses.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 18:1-2

These verses state that the Levites shall have no inheritance among their brethren, which contrasts with Joshua 21:8 where Levites are given cities.

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.
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