Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Contradicts Joshua 10:4's call for alliance in battle by advocating for love and prayer for 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 Exodus 20:13
Contradicts the implied action in Joshua 10:4 by stating "Thou shalt not kill," advising against taking life.
Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.
Contradiction with Proverbs 25:21
Offers a different perspective than Joshua 10:4 by suggesting feeding one's enemy and giving them drink.
Proverbs 25:21: If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Contradicts the collaborative act of aggression in Joshua 10:4, urging believers to leave vengeance to God instead.
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 Matthew 26:52
Opposes the passage's militaristic approach by stating that those who take up 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?
Paradox #1
The verse is part of a larger narrative, and one potential contradiction involves the account of the sun standing still in the sky. Some people find it difficult to reconcile this story with our understanding of astronomy and physics, as such an event would have significant consequences on Earth. Critics argue that there's no scientific evidence to support this incident occurring historically. However, many people interpret it as a miraculous event or as metaphorical rather than literal.