Contradiction with Judges 1:19
It states that the LORD was with Judah, and they drove out the inhabitants of the mountain, but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley because they had chariots of iron. This contrasts with Judges 1:18, where it is implied that Judah could capture multiple territories.
Judges 1:19: And the LORD was with Judah; and he drave out [the inhabitants of] the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron. [drave...: or, possessed the mountain]
Contradiction with Joshua 11:22
This verse states that no Anakim were left in the land of the children of Israel, except in Gaza, Gath, and Ashdod, suggesting that the Israelites did not capture these places, contradicting Judges 1:18 which claims capture of Gaza, Askelon, and Ekron.
Joshua 11:22: There was none of the Anakims left in the land of the children of Israel: only in Gaza, in Gath, and in Ashdod, there remained.
Contradiction with Joshua 15:63
States that Judah could not drive out the Jebusites from Jerusalem, offering a contrast in their ability to capture territories as suggested in Judges 1:18.
Joshua 15:63: As for the Jebusites the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the children of Judah could not drive them out: but the Jebusites dwell with the children of Judah at Jerusalem unto this day.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency with the verse in Judges 1:18 might relate to other verses that suggest different outcomes for the cities being discussed. For example, some other parts of the Bible might indicate that these cities were not captured or suggest a different historical account. Such differences can lead to questions about the historical accuracy or consistency of the biblical narrative regarding these events.
Paradox #2
There is a contradiction between Judges 1:18 and another verse in the Bible, specifically Joshua 13:3. Judges 1:18 says that Judah captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron, but Joshua 13:3 suggests these places were not fully taken at that time. This creates a conflict about whether these cities were captured or remained unconquered.
Paradox #3
The contradiction involves the claim in Judges 1:18 that the Israelites captured Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ekron. However, another part of the Bible, specifically in Judges 3:3 and Joshua 13:3, suggests that these cities remained unconquered and were still controlled by the Philistines. This inconsistency creates confusion about whether these cities were actually captured by the Israelites at that time.
Paradox #4
Judges 1:18 mentions the capture of specific cities by the tribe of Judah. The contradiction arises because another part of the Bible, Joshua 15:63, states that Judah could not drive out the inhabitants of one of these cities, indicating they didn't capture it. This creates a numerical inconsistency about whether they truly conquered the city.