Contradiction with Deuteronomy 20:16-17
These verses command the Israelites to destroy all inhabitants of certain cities, which aligns with Joshua 11:11 rather than contradicts it.
Deuteronomy 20:16-17: But of the cities of these people, which the LORD thy God doth give thee [for] an inheritance, thou shalt save alive nothing that breatheth:
Contradiction with 2 Chronicles 30:9
Promises that those who return to the Lord will find compassion, contrasting with the total destruction in Joshua 11:11.
2 Chronicles 30:9: For if ye turn again unto the LORD, your brethren and your children [shall find] compassion before them that lead them captive, so that they shall come again into this land: for the LORD your God [is] gracious and merciful, and will not turn away [his] face from you, if ye return unto him.
Contradiction with Isaiah 1:18
Offers an invitation for reasoning and forgiveness, conflicting with the notion of utter destruction in Joshua 11:11.
Isaiah 1:18: Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20
States that each person is responsible for their own sin, contradicting the collective destruction in Joshua 11:11.
Ezekiel 18:20: The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
Contradiction with Jonah 4:11
Shows God's concern for the people of Nineveh, contradicting the complete annihilation of inhabitants in Joshua 11:11.
Jonah 4:11: And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and [also] much cattle?
Contradiction with Matthew 5:44
Teaches to love enemies, which contrasts with the act of annihilation found in Joshua 11:11.
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;
Contradiction with Luke 6:27
Instructs to do good to those who hate you, opposing the destruction in Joshua 11:11.
Luke 6:27: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Contradiction with John 3:17
States that God sent His Son not to condemn the world, but to save it, opposing the destruction in Joshua 11:11.
John 3:17: For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
Contradiction with Romans 12:19
Advises against taking vengeance, which contradicts the violent actions in Joshua 11:11.
Romans 12:19: Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but [rather] give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance [is] mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Contradiction with James 2:13
Proclaims that mercy triumphs over judgment, conflicting with the unmerciful destruction in Joshua 11:11.
James 2:13: For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. [rejoiceth: or, glorieth]
Paradox #1
Some people point out a contradiction between Joshua 11:11 and other parts of the Bible that mention that some Canaanites survived. Joshua 11:11 says that everyone in Hazor was killed, but later passages suggest there were still people from Canaan in the land. This makes it seem like the total destruction wasn’t as complete as the verse suggests.
Paradox #2
The potential scientific inconsistency with Joshua 11:11 could be related to archaeological evidence. The verse suggests a complete destruction of certain cities, but some archaeological findings might not fully support the extent of such events as described. Scholars sometimes debate the historical and archaeological accuracy of these ancient accounts.
Paradox #3
Joshua 11:11 could present a moral conflict due to the instruction for complete destruction, including the killing of all inhabitants. This might conflict with modern values around mercy, compassion, and the sanctity of life. It raises questions about the morality of violence and warfare commanded in religious texts versus contemporary ethical standards.