Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 10:27

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 10:27 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 10:27. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse shows that Joshua and his people made sure the bad kings could not escape by putting stones in front of the cave where they hid them. This was done so everyone would remember what happened for a long time.

Joshua 10:27: And it came to pass at the time of the going down of the sun, [that] Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, and cast them into the cave wherein they had been hid, and laid great stones in the cave's mouth, [which remain] until this very day.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 21:23

This verse states that a body is not to remain hanging on a tree overnight, contradicting Joshua 10:27 where they took down the bodies at evening, suggesting they may have hung longer than prescribed.

Deuteronomy 21:23: His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged [is] accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee [for] an inheritance. [accursed...: Heb. the curse of God]

Paradox #1

The contradiction or conflict in that verse could be about the treatment and display of defeated enemies, which might clash with modern values of dignity and respect for all individuals, even in conflict. Such actions may not align with contemporary views on human rights and ethical treatment.

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