Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:9

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:9 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:9. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, the families of Reuben, Gad, and half of Manasseh went back to their own homes in Gilead after helping their friends. They left from a place called Shiloh because God, through Moses, had told them it was time to go to the land that belonged to them.

Joshua 22:9: And the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh returned, and departed from the children of Israel out of Shiloh, which [is] in the land of Canaan, to go unto the country of Gilead, to the land of their possession, whereof they were possessed, according to the word of the LORD by the hand of Moses.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:5

This verse instructs Israelites to worship only at the designated place chosen by God, which could contradict the actions of return in Joshua 22:9 that may imply independent worship practices.

Deuteronomy 12:5: But unto the place which the LORD your God shall choose out of all your tribes to put his name there, [even] unto his habitation shall ye seek, and thither thou shalt come:

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13-14

These verses emphasize offering sacrifices only at a designated place, which could contrast with the tribes preparing for their own altar mentioned indirectly in the context of Joshua 22:9.

Deuteronomy 12:13-14: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:

Contradiction with Exodus 20:3

Commands exclusive worship of God, potentially conflicting with the independent religious actions concerning altars around Joshua 22:9.

Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Contradiction with Leviticus 17:8-9

Specifies that sacrifices must be brought to the central sanctuary, potentially in contradiction with autonomous altar practices that may arise from Joshua 22:9.

Leviticus 17:8-9: And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man [there be] of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,

Contradiction with Numbers 16:39-40

This indicates that only Aaron's descendants can offer incense before the LORD, in potential conflict with the altar activities suggested by Joshua 22:9.

Numbers 16:39-40: And Eleazar the priest took the brasen censers, wherewith they that were burnt had offered; and they were made broad [plates for] a covering of the altar:
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