Contradiction with Exodus 20:12
This verse emphasizes honoring one's parents to receive a long life in the promised land, not leadership roles, which contrasts with the specific choosing of Joshua.
Exodus 20:12: Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
Contradiction with Numbers 27:12-14
God tells Moses he'll see the land but not enter it due to disobedience, yet Joshua is chosen despite shared involvement in past rebellions.
Numbers 27:12-14: And the LORD said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
The Israelites' request for a king implies dissatisfaction with divinely appointed leaders like Joshua.
1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Contradiction with 1 Kings 18:21
Elijah challenges the Israelites to choose whom they will follow, indicating a lack of unity that contradicts the assured leadership transition to Joshua.
1 Kings 18:21: And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD [be] God, follow him: but if Baal, [then] follow him. And the people answered him not a word. [opinions: or, thoughts]