Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 10:1

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 10:1 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 10:1. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the Book of Joshua, when Adonizedek, the king of Jerusalem, found out that Joshua had defeated the towns of Ai and Jericho and that the people of Gibeon had become friends with Israel, he became very worried. This verse shows how God helped Joshua and the Israelites to win battles and make new friends.

Joshua 10:1: Now it came to pass, when Adonizedek king of Jerusalem had heard how Joshua had taken Ai, and had utterly destroyed it; as he had done to Jericho and her king, so he had done to Ai and her king; and how the inhabitants of Gibeon had made peace with Israel, and were among them;

Contradiction with Genesis 1:29

Contradicts Joshua 10:1, which is about a military victory, by describing peaceful provisions for humans in God's creation.

Genesis 1:29: And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which [is] upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which [is] the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. [bearing...: Heb. seeding seed] [yielding...: Heb. seeding seed]

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Contradicts Joshua 10:1 in the context of commandment against killing, whereas Joshua 10:1 leads to battle and death.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts Joshua 10:1 by advocating for love and prayer for enemies instead of engaging in warfare.

Matthew 5:44: But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Contradicts Joshua 10:1 by envisioning a future where nations do not engage in war, unlike the conflict in Joshua 10:1.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:19

Contradicts Joshua 10:1, which involves vengeance through warfare, while Romans advises leaving vengeance to God.

Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
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