Contradiction with Psalm 33:16
This verse suggests that no king is saved by the multitude of an army, contradicting the idea of one man chasing a thousand.
Psalm 33:16: There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 9:11
This verse states that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, implying that small numbers cannot necessarily prevail.
Ecclesiastes 9:11: I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
Contradiction with Proverbs 21:31
This verse emphasizes that safety is of the LORD, which could contradict the notion that one man's power can cause a thousand to flee without divine intervention.
Proverbs 21:31: The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD. [safety: or, victory]
Contradiction with Deuteronomy 28:25
This verse declares that Israel would flee before their enemies, which is in contrast to the confidence of chasing a thousand.
Deuteronomy 28:25: The LORD shall cause thee to be smitten before thine enemies: thou shalt go out one way against them, and flee seven ways before them: and shalt be removed into all the kingdoms of the earth. [removed: Heb. for a removing]
Contradiction with Isaiah 31:3
This verse compares human strength to failing and divine power to success, contrary to human ability over masses.
Isaiah 31:3: Now the Egyptians [are] men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and he that is holpen shall fall down, and they all shall fail together.
Contradiction with Judges 6:5
This verse describes enemy forces as numerous as locusts, contradicting the idea that so few could be chased by one.
Judges 6:5: For they came up with their cattle and their tents, and they came as grasshoppers for multitude; [for] both they and their camels were without number: and they entered into the land to destroy it.
Paradox #1
The potential scientific conflict might be the idea of one person being able to make a thousand people flee. In practical terms, one person's actions would not typically cause a thousand people to run away all at once without additional factors or context explaining the situation. This scenario might contradict our understanding of human behavior and physics.
Paradox #2
The contradiction or inconsistency could arise from the idea of divine favoritism or violence endorsed by divine will. The verse implies that one person, with divine support, can overpower many. This may conflict with modern values of equality, peace, and fairness, where using power to dominate others might be seen as unjust.
Paradox #3
Joshua 23:10 suggests that one person can chase away a thousand enemies. The potential contradiction is with common sense and practical experience, as it's unlikely for one individual to overpower or scare away so many adversaries alone without supernatural intervention. In the context of the Bible, it's understood through divine support, but strictly numerically, this might seem inconsistent.