Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 10:34

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 10:34 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 10:34. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, Joshua and the Israelites moved from a place called Lachish to a place called Eglon. They set up their camp there and fought the people living in Eglon.

Joshua 10:34: And from Lachish Joshua passed unto Eglon, and all Israel with him; and they encamped against it, and fought against it:

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Joshua 10:34 describes conquest and destruction, whereas Matthew 5:44 calls for love and forgiveness of enemies.

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

The verse in Joshua presents a scenario of vengeance in battle, while Romans 12:19 advises against seeking personal vengeance.

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

Joshua 10:34 involves warfare and killing, contrary to the commandment against killing in Exodus 20:13.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

While Joshua 10:34 depicts warfare, Isaiah 2:4 speaks of a time when nations will not learn war anymore.

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 Matthew 26:52

Joshua 10:34 involves the use of the sword in battle, but Matthew 26:52 warns that those who use the sword will perish by it.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21-22

Joshua 10:34 narrates the conquest of territories, whereas Proverbs encourages showing kindness to enemies.

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 Isaiah 11:6-9

Joshua 10:34 describes human conflict, whereas Isaiah 11:6-9 envisions a peaceful existence where harm and destruction do not occur.

Isaiah 11:6-9: The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them.

Contradiction with John 18:36

The verse in Joshua is about earthly battles, while John 18:36 speaks of a kingdom not of this world that does not fight.

John 18:36: Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

Contradiction with 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Joshua 10:34 focuses on physical warfare, but 2 Corinthians 10:3-4 speaks of spiritual warfare, not fought with physical weapons.

2 Corinthians 10:3-4: For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh:

Contradiction with James 3:17-18

Joshua 10:34 is about conquest, but James 3:17-18 describes wisdom’s peaceful and gentle nature, producing peace.

James 3:17-18: 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]
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