Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:20

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:20 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:20. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Joshua, when Achan did something wrong by taking things he shouldn't have, it made God upset with all the people, not just Achan. This shows that sometimes one person's bad choice can hurt everyone around them.

Joshua 22:20: Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 18:20

This verse states that the son will not bear the iniquity of the father, contradicting Joshua 22:20, where Achan's whole family suffered for his sin.

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 Deuteronomy 24:16

This verse declares that individuals shall be put to death only for their own sins, which contradicts the collective punishment in Joshua 22:20.

Deuteronomy 24:16: The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, neither shall the children be put to death for the fathers: every man shall be put to death for his own sin.

Paradox #1

The contradiction in Joshua 22:20 could be seen in the idea of collective punishment. Achan's sin led to consequences for the entire community, raising questions about fairness as everyone suffered due to one person's mistake. This conflicts with the idea of individual responsibility where each person is accountable for their own actions.

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