Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 22:6

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 22:6 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 22:6. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of the Book of Joshua, Joshua told the people they did a good job and could go home to their tents. He wanted them to feel happy and safe because they had done everything they were supposed to do.

Joshua 22:6: So Joshua blessed them, and sent them away: and they went unto their tents.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:44

Contradicts by emphasizing love for enemies, whereas Joshua 22:6 involves blessing and sending away friends.

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 Luke 6:28

Contradicts by instructing to bless those who curse you, while Joshua 22:6 involves non-confrontational blessing.

Luke 6:28: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Contradiction with Exodus 21:24

Represents "eye for eye" principle, contrasting with the peaceful blessing in Joshua 22:6.

Exodus 21:24: Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot,

Contradiction with Matthew 10:34

Jesus says He came not to bring peace but a sword, in contrast to the peaceful dismissal in Joshua 22:6.

Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.

Contradiction with Proverbs 24:17

Advises not to rejoice when enemies fall, differing from the positive send-off in Joshua 22:6.

Proverbs 24:17: Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:
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