Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 11:18

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 11:18 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 11:18. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, Joshua fought many battles with different kings for a long time. This shows how important it was for him to protect his people and follow God's plan.

Joshua 11:18: Joshua made war a long time with all those kings.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 3:8

Ecclesiastes 3:8 states there is a time for war and a time for peace, which may imply that continuous war isn't always appropriate.

Ecclesiastes 3:8: A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Jesus blesses the peacemakers, suggesting that peace, not warfare, is the ideal.

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

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Isaiah prophesies a time when nations will not take up arms against each other, which is a vision contrary to the lengthy wars described in Joshua.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

This verse urges believers to live peacefully with everyone as much as possible, which contrasts with persistent warfare.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Psalm 34:14

Advises to seek peace and pursue it instead of engaging in prolonged conflicts.

Psalm 34:14: Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
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