Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 10:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 10:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 10:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to biblical scholars, this verse tells about five kings who gathered their armies to fight against the city of Gibeon. They wanted to attack because Gibeon had made friends with Joshua and the Israelites.

Joshua 10:5: Therefore the five kings of the Amorites, the king of Jerusalem, the king of Hebron, the king of Jarmuth, the king of Lachish, the king of Eglon, gathered themselves together, and went up, they and all their hosts, and encamped before Gibeon, and made war against it.

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Contradicts the actions in Joshua 10:5 which involve warfare, as Exodus 20:13 states, "Thou shalt not kill," highlighting a command against taking life.

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts the hostile encounter in Joshua 10:5 with the teaching of Jesus to "love your enemies, bless them that curse you," which is opposite to the warfare depicted.

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;
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