Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 10:31

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 10:31 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 10:31. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Joshua, Joshua led the Israelites to Lachish after leaving Libnah, and they set up their tents to get ready to fight there. The story shows how Joshua and his people worked together to win battles and trust in God's help.

Joshua 10:31: And Joshua passed from Libnah, and all Israel with him, unto Lachish, and encamped against it, and fought against it:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

This verse encourages loving enemies and doing good to those who hate you, contrasting with the conquest and destruction described in Joshua 10:31.

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 Romans 12:19

This verse advises against seeking vengeance because vengeance belongs to God alone, which contradicts the warfare actions in Joshua 10:31.

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.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

The commandment "Thou shalt not kill" contrasts with the military actions and conquests mentioned in Joshua 10:31.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27

This verse teaches to love your enemies and do good to those who hate you, which opposes the military conquest narrative in Joshua 10:31.

Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Advises feeding your enemy if they are hungry, a contrasting approach to the destruction depicted in Joshua 10:31.

Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
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