Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17
These verses command the utter destruction of the Canaanites, leaving no survivors, which contradicts Judges 1:28 where the Israelites put the Canaanites to taskwork instead of annihilating them.
Deuteronomy 20:16-17: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:
Contradiction with Judges 2:2-3
Here, God reproaches the Israelites for not breaking down the altars of the Canaanites and promises that they shall become traps to the Israelites, contrasting with Judges 1:28 where the Canaanites are subjected to forced labor instead of being removed completely.
Judges 2:2-3: And ye shall make no league with the inhabitants of this land; ye shall throw down their altars: but ye have not obeyed my voice: why have ye done this?
Contradiction with Joshua 23:12-13
These verses warn against associating with the remaining nations, stating they will be a snare, which contradicts Judges 1:28 where the Israelites allow the Canaanites to dwell among them as laborers.
Joshua 23:12-13: Else if ye do in any wise go back, and cleave unto the remnant of these nations, [even] these that remain among you, and shall make marriages with them, and go in unto them, and they to you:
Contradiction with Exodus 23:31-33
This passage commands the Israelites not to let the inhabitants of the land dwell in it to ensure they do not lead Israel into sin, contrasting with Judges 1:28 where the Canaanites are allowed to stay and serve under tribute.
Exodus 23:31-33: And I will set thy bounds from the Red sea even unto the sea of the Philistines, and from the desert unto the river: for I will deliver the inhabitants of the land into your hand; and thou shalt drive them out before thee.
Contradiction with Numbers 33:52-55
This text instructs to drive out the inhabitants of the land, warning that failure to do so will result in the inhabitants becoming irritants, directly opposing Judges 1:28 where the Canaanites remain as forced laborers.
Numbers 33:52-55: Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from before you, and destroy all their pictures, and destroy all their molten images, and quite pluck down all their high places:
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 7:2
These instructions are to utterly destroy the nations and make no covenant with them, contrary to Judges 1:28 where the Israelites tolerate the Canaanites under forced labor arrangements.
Deuteronomy 7:2: And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, [and] utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them:
Paradox #1
The potential theological inconsistency in Judges 1:28 could relate to the idea that the Israelites did not fully obey God's command to drive out all the inhabitants of the land, as they subjected them to forced labor instead. This might seem to conflict with earlier instructions from God to completely remove these inhabitants to avoid being influenced by their practices. It raises questions about obedience and the consequences of not following divine instructions fully.
Paradox #2
One potential doctrinal inconsistency with the verse is related to the idea of obedience versus disobedience to God's commands. In other parts of the Bible, the Israelites are often instructed to fully obey God's commands without compromise. However, the verse suggests that instead of fully carrying out God's command to drive out the inhabitants of the land, the Israelites allowed them to stay and imposed forced labor. This could be seen as a contradiction to the expectation of complete obedience.
Paradox #3
The potential moral inconsistency in this verse could be the idea of forcing others into labor, which might seem to contradict the broader biblical themes of justice, kindness, and treating others with respect. This could lead to questions about whether exploiting others aligns with these moral values.