Contradiction with Exodus 20:3
This verse commands worshiping only God and having no other gods, which could contradict the building of an altar for purposes potentially seen as offerings to other than God.
Exodus 20:3: Thou shalt have no other gods before me.
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13-14
These verses instruct that burnt offerings should only be done in the designated places God chooses, which may contradict building another altar.
Deuteronomy 12:13-14: Take heed to thyself that thou offer not thy burnt offerings in every place that thou seest:
Contradiction with Leviticus 17:8-9
These verses state that sacrifices must only be made at the tabernacle, contrasting the construction of an altar in Joshua 22:24 for offering.
Leviticus 17:8-9: And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man [there be] of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 13:12-14
This verse warns against building altars as signs of rebellion or idolatry, which could be perceived from the building of an additional altar.
Deuteronomy 13:12-14: If thou shalt hear [say] in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,
Paradox #1
The contradiction or conflict in this verse could relate to issues of loyalty versus autonomy. It might show tension between following a central authority or community belief while also wanting to maintain one's own traditions or practices. This could lead to conflict over where true allegiance lies and how to balance communal expectations with personal or subgroup identity.