Contradiction with Matthew 5:39
"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." - This verse contradicts Joshua 10:32 by advocating non-retaliation and peace, whereas Joshua 10:32 involves conquest and violence.
Matthew 5:39: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.
Contradiction with Exodus 20:13
"Thou shalt not kill." - This commandment contradicts the narrative in Joshua 10:32, which involves killing in the course of battle.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with 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." - This verse advocates leaving vengeance to God, contrasting with Joshua 10:32 where Joshua's actions can be seen as taking matters into human hands.
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 Proverbs 25:21-22
"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee." - Encouraging kindness to enemies rather than destruction, as seen in Joshua 10:32.
Proverbs 25:21-22: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with James 3:17
"But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy." - This verse highlights peace and gentleness, contrasting with the warlike narrative of Joshua 10:32.
James 3:17: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. [partiality: or, wrangling]
Paradox #1
The contradiction or inconsistency could be the concept of divine command to destroy entire cities, which conflicts with ideas of mercy, compassion, and the value of human life in other parts of religious teachings. Such actions might seem at odds with the moral expectations of kindness and empathy.