Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31
This verse emphasizes that ultimate victory comes from the Lord, contradicting with Joshua 10:9 in the sense of a strategic surprise attack by human effort.
Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
Contradiction with Psalm 33:16-17
These verses state that a king is not saved by a great army, highlighting reliance on God rather than the success of a sudden attack described in Joshua 10:9.
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 Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse implies that events do not always unfold according to human strength or timing, contrary to Joshua's ability to surprise the enemy as depicted in Joshua 10:9.
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 Proverbs 16:9
This verse suggests that while people may plan their course, the Lord determines their steps, opposing the idea of human-planned and executed success as in Joshua 10:9.
Proverbs 16:9: A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction or inconsistency might relate to the event's timing because Joshua's march and attack appear to happen surprisingly quickly and successfully, which some people might view as unrealistic or difficult to reconcile with the logistics and military tactics of that era. Such rapid movements and victories might not align well with historical records or understandings of ancient warfare. Additionally, some might point out geographical or logistical details that don't align with known historical or archaeological evidence.