Contradiction with Joshua 1:1
Joshua 1:1 describes Joshua taking leadership after Moses' death, whereas Judges 1:1 refers to events after Joshua's death, showing different leadership transitions.
Joshua 1:1: Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying,
Contradiction with Joshua 24:31
Joshua 24:31 states that Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua, implying a united and faithful nation, whereas Judges 1:1 begins a period marked by disunity and failed conquests.
Joshua 24:31: And Israel served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders that overlived Joshua, and which had known all the works of the LORD, that he had done for Israel. [overlived...: Heb. prolonged their days after Joshua]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 12:12
1 Samuel 12:12 suggests a desire for a human king despite the Lord being the true leader, contrasting with Judges 1:1 where the absence of Joshua leaves no clear earthly leader.
1 Samuel 12:12: And when ye saw that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon came against you, ye said unto me, Nay; but a king shall reign over us: when the LORD your God [was] your king.
Contradiction with Hebrews 4:8
Hebrews 4:8 mentions that Jesus (interpreted as Joshua in Greek) did not give them rest, suggesting incomplete conquest, which contradicts the implication that Joshua completed his role before Judges 1:1.
Hebrews 4:8: For if Jesus had given them rest, then would he not afterward have spoken of another day. [Jesus: that is, Joshua]