Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:33

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:33 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:33. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to traditional Christian understanding, this verse shows that the people of Israel were happy and thanked God because they realized they didn't need to fight their brothers, the children of Reuben and Gad. They saw that everyone wanted to follow God's ways and live in peace together.

Joshua 22:33: And the thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and did not intend to go up against them in battle, to destroy the land wherein the children of Reuben and Gad dwelt.

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:19

This verse speaks about the rebellion and division between the tribes of Israel, contrasting the unity and satisfaction expressed in Joshua 22:33.

1 Kings 12:19: So Israel rebelled against the house of David unto this day. [rebelled: or, fell away]

Contradiction with 1 Kings 12:16

It illustrates the split of Israel into two kingdoms, Judah and Israel, contrasting the harmonious agreement found in Joshua 22:33.

1 Kings 12:16: So when all Israel saw that the king hearkened not unto them, the people answered the king, saying, What portion have we in David? neither [have we] inheritance in the son of Jesse: to your tents, O Israel: now see to thine own house, David. So Israel departed unto their tents.

Contradiction with Judges 21:25

Highlights the chaos and lack of leadership among the Israelites, which is not the case in the resolution described in Joshua 22:33.

Judges 21:25: In those days [there was] no king in Israel: every man did [that which was] right in his own eyes.

Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:7

The desire to have a king is contrary to the unity and peace found in Joshua 22:33, where the tribes were pleased without centralized monarchy.

1 Samuel 8:7: And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.

Contradiction with Numbers 14:4

Describes the Israelites' rebellion against Moses' leadership, conflicting with the satisfaction and resolved attitude in Joshua 22:33.

Numbers 14:4: And they said one to another, Let us make a captain, and let us return into Egypt.

Contradiction with Exodus 32:1

The people's impatience and idolatry when Moses was on Mount Sinai contrasts with the faithfulness implied in Joshua 22:33.

Exodus 32:1: And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for [as for] this Moses, the man that brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we wot not what is become of him.

Contradiction with Jeremiah 11:10

Talks about Israel's disloyalty to God, diverging from the cooperation and loyalty mentioned in Joshua 22:33.

Jeremiah 11:10: They are turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, which refused to hear my words; and they went after other gods to serve them: the house of Israel and the house of Judah have broken my covenant which I made with their fathers.

Contradiction with Ezekiel 2:3-5

Discusses the rebellious nature of Israel, which is contrary to the agreement and peace in Joshua 22:33.

Ezekiel 2:3-5: And he said unto me, Son of man, I send thee to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that hath rebelled against me: they and their fathers have transgressed against me, [even] unto this very day. [nation: Heb. nations]
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