Contradictions and Paradoxes in Judges 2:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Judges 2:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Judges 2:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Judges, Joshua let the people go to their new homes, and each family went to live in the land that was meant for them. This was a special land that God had promised to give to the Israelites.

Judges 2:6: And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land.

Contradiction with Judges 2:8

The verse mentions the death of Joshua, whereas Judges 2:6 talks about the people being dismissed by Joshua.

Judges 2:8: And Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, [being] an hundred and ten years old.

Contradiction with Joshua 23:2

This verse implies Joshua summoned the people, which contrasts with Judges 2:6 stating he released them.

Joshua 23:2: And Joshua called for all Israel, [and] for their elders, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said unto them, I am old [and] stricken in age:

Contradiction with Joshua 24:28

Suggests Joshua sent the people away after covenant renewal contradicting the notion in Judges 2:6 that they were already dismissed.

Joshua 24:28: So Joshua let the people depart, every man unto his inheritance.
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