Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 10:7

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 10:7 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 10:7. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, Joshua and his brave soldiers went up from a place called Gilgal to help their friends in a big battle. They were ready to fight because they were strong and courageous.

Joshua 10:7: So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all the mighty men of valour.

Contradiction with Exodus 14:14

"The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." - Contradicts Joshua 10:7 where Joshua and his people go to battle, implying active participation rather than holding peace.

Exodus 14:14: The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.

Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:4

"For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you." - Implies God does the fighting, whereas Joshua 10:7 shows Joshua actively going to battle.

Deuteronomy 20:4: For the LORD your God [is] he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Contradiction with Psalm 46:10

"Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth." - Suggests being still and trusting in God's intervention, whereas Joshua actively engages in battle.

Psalm 46:10: Be still, and know that I [am] God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

Contradiction with Isaiah 30:15

"For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not." - Emphasizes salvation through rest rather than action, contrasting Joshua's military engagement.

Isaiah 30:15: For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." - The act of making war in Joshua 10:7 contrasts with the call for peacemaking.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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