Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:1
Unlike Joshua 10:8, Deuteronomy 20:1 speaks of God's support in war but advises the Israelites not to be afraid, indicating they will face battles, whereas Joshua 10:8 assures victory without condition.
Deuteronomy 20:1: When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, [and] a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the LORD thy God [is] with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.
Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17
These verses suggest that victory in battle is not dependent on God declaring deliverance, in contrast to the guarantee provided in Joshua 10:8.
Psalm 33:16-17: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31
This verse indicates that safety and deliverance are not assured by preparation alone, differing from the absolute assurance of deliverance in Joshua 10:8.
Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
Contradicts Joshua 10:8 by stating that the race is not to the swift nor the battle to the strong, suggesting outcomes are uncertain.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Matthew 26:53-54
This implies that even divine intervention is sometimes withheld for a greater purpose, which contrasts with the unconditional promise of deliverance in Joshua 10:8.
Matthew 26:53-54: But how then shall the scriptures be fulfilled, that thus it must be?
Paradox #1
Joshua 10:8 involves the theme of God offering help in battle. The contradiction or conflict here could be the idea of a divine being endorsing or supporting violence and warfare, which might contrast with teachings about peace and love found elsewhere in religious texts. This raises questions about when or if violence is justified and how such endorsements align with broader moral teachings.