Contradiction with Genesis 12:1
Joshua 10:43 states Joshua returned to Gilgal after conquest, while Genesis 12:1 speaks of Abram being called to leave his country, highlighting two different journeys and purposes.
Genesis 12:1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
Contradiction with Numbers 14:30
Joshua 10:43 highlights Joshua's successful campaigns, whereas in Numbers 14:30, the Israelites are told they will not see the Promised Land.
Numbers 14:30: Doubtless ye shall not come into the land, [concerning] which I sware to make you dwell therein, save Caleb the son of Jephunneh, and Joshua the son of Nun. [sware: Heb. lifted up my hand]
Contradiction with Judges 2:1
Joshua 10:43 describes victorious return, while Judges 2:1 recounts the angel's rebuke for disobedience, showing a conflicting view of Israel's faithfulness.
Judges 2:1: And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you. [angel: or, messenger]
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7
Joshua 10:43 suggests God's support of Joshua, while 1 Samuel 8:7 reflects Israel's rejection of divine leadership by requesting a human king.
1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.
Contradiction with Psalm 44:9
In Joshua 10:43, God seems to bless Israel with victory, yet Psalm 44:9 laments God's rejection and lack of support for Israel in battle.
Psalm 44:9: But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armies.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:2
Joshua 10:43 implies obedience and success, contrasting with Isaiah 1:2, which depicts Israel as rebellious against God.
Isaiah 1:2: Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 4:22
While Joshua 10:43 shows victory through Joshua's leadership, Jeremiah 4:22 criticizes Israel for being foolish and without understanding.
Jeremiah 4:22: For my people [is] foolish, they have not known me; they [are] sottish children, and they have none understanding: they [are] wise to do evil, but to do good they have no knowledge.