Contradictions and Paradoxes in Joshua 23:2

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Joshua 23:2 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Joshua 23:2. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the book of Joshua, Joshua gathered all the leaders of Israel because he was very old. He wanted to talk to them and remind them of important things before he wouldn't be with them anymore.

Joshua 23:2: And Joshua called for all Israel, [and] for their elders, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers, and said unto them, I am old [and] stricken in age:

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:31

This verse honors the age and suggests that gray hair is a crown of glory if it is found in the way of righteousness, which can contradict any negative connotations of aging seen in Joshua 23:2.

Proverbs 16:31: The hoary head [is] a crown of glory, [if] it be found in the way of righteousness.

Contradiction with 1 Timothy 4:12

This verse encourages not letting anyone despise youth, which can contrast with Joshua 23:2's focus and potential value on the aging leadership.

1 Timothy 4:12: Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.

Contradiction with Job 12:12

This verse suggests that wisdom and understanding are with the aged, which can contradict a negative view of aging or elder leadership.

Job 12:12: With the ancient [is] wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

Contradiction with Ecclesiastes 4:13

It suggests a poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king, possibly contradicting Joshua 23:2 if it's interpreted as valuing aged leadership.

Ecclesiastes 4:13: Better [is] a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. [who...: Heb. who knoweth not to be admonished]
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