Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 12:14

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 12:14 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 12:14. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse is part of a list showing how many kings were defeated by the Israelites. It helps to show that God was helping them to win their battles.

Joshua 12:14: The king of Hormah, one; the king of Arad, one;

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Teaches love for enemies, which contradicts the conquering actions mentioned in Joshua.

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 Isaiah 2:4

Speaks of turning swords into plowshares and not learning war anymore, which contrasts with the military conquest context of 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 12:17

Advises against repaying evil for evil, challenging the notions of conquest in Joshua.

Romans 12:17: Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Contradiction with Matthew 26:52

Jesus saying "all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword" contrasts with the warrior's success narrative in Joshua.

Matthew 26:52: Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

States when a man's ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him, contrasting the continuous warfare depicted in Joshua.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with Luke 6:27-28

Calls for loving your enemies and blessing those who curse you, opposing the military campaigns described in Joshua.

Luke 6:27-28: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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