Contradiction with Exodus 32:1
This verse shows the Israelites asking Aaron to make gods for them, contradicting their declaration in Joshua 24:21 to serve the Lord.
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 Judges 2:11
Here, the Israelites did evil in the sight of the Lord and served the Baals, contrary to their intention to serve the Lord as expressed in Joshua 24:21.
Judges 2:11: And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim:
Contradiction with Judges 10:6
This verse indicates that the Israelites again did evil in the sight of the Lord and served other gods, opposing their claim of faithfulness in Joshua 24:21.
Judges 10:6: And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the LORD, and served not him.
Contradiction with 1 Samuel 8:8
In this verse, the Israelites are said to have forsaken God and served other gods, inconsistent with their commitment in Joshua 24:21.
1 Samuel 8:8: According to all the works which they have done since the day that I brought them up out of Egypt even unto this day, wherewith they have forsaken me, and served other gods, so do they also unto thee.
Contradiction with 2 Kings 17:7
The verse describes how the Israelites sinned against the Lord by fearing other gods, which stands contrary to their pledge in Joshua 24:21.
2 Kings 17:7: For [so] it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the LORD their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and had feared other gods,
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction in Joshua 24:21 could arise from the people's commitment to serve the Lord while historically they have struggled to remain faithful and often turned to other gods. This inconsistency between their declaration and their actions might highlight the challenge of maintaining true faithfulness and sincerity in their commitments.