Contradiction with Judges 1:19
This verse suggests that Judah could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley because they had iron chariots, which contradicts the assurance of victory given in Judges 1:2.
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 17:12-13
These verses indicate that the children of Manasseh could not drive out the Canaanites, which contrasts with the promise of success in conquering Canaan given to Judah in Judges 1:2.
Joshua 17:12-13: Yet the children of Manasseh could not drive out [the inhabitants of] those cities; but the Canaanites would dwell in that land.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:22-23
These verses indicate a gradual driving out of nations, seemingly contradicting the immediate assurance of Judah's victory in Judges 1:2.
Deuteronomy 7:22-23: And the LORD thy God will put out those nations before thee by little and little: thou mayest not consume them at once, lest the beasts of the field increase upon thee. [put...: Heb. pluck off]
Contradiction with Numbers 14:42-45
This passage describes a defeat of the Israelites due to disobedience, contrasting with the promise of victory given to Judah in Judges 1:2 by God.
Numbers 14:42-45: Go not up, for the LORD [is] not among you; that ye be not smitten before your enemies.
Contradiction with Joshua 7:4-5
These verses describe the defeat of Israelites at Ai, which seems contradictory to the notion of a divinely assured victory like the one in Judges 1:2.
Joshua 7:4-5: So there went up thither of the people about three thousand men: and they fled before the men of Ai.
Contradiction with Judges 2:3
This verse states that God will no longer drive out the inhabitants from before the Israelites due to their disobedience, conflicting with the assurance of success given to Judah in Judges 1:2.
Judges 2:3: Wherefore I also said, I will not drive them out from before you; but they shall be [as thorns] in your sides, and their gods shall be a snare unto you.
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict might arise from the idea of God instructing a tribe to engage in warfare and conquest. This could seem inconsistent with the broader biblical themes of peace and love. However, interpretations can vary, and some might see it as part of a historical context rather than a direct contradiction.