Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 12:16

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 12:16 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 12:16. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the book of Joshua, this verse is a list showing how the Israelites won against many different kings, with each king mentioned counting as one victory. It helps show that God was with them as they took over the land.

Joshua 12:16: The king of Makkedah, one; the king of Bethel, one;

Contradiction with Exodus 20:13

Joshua 12:16 lists slain kings, contradicting the commandment "Thou shalt not kill."

Exodus 20:13: Thou shalt not kill.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Jesus' teaching to "love your enemies" contrasts with the conquest and defeat described in Joshua 12:16.

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

The vision of nations not learning war contrasts with the acts of war involving slain kings in Joshua 12:16.

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]
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